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- June 5 2024
Guillaume Mirabaud appointed CEO of Axa Thailand General Insurance
Mirabaud was most recently the chief executive of Axa Korea, where he had also served as the CFO and general secretrary from 2019.
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- June 4 2024
Hans Vranken takes over as Axa Korea CEO
Vranken has over 18 years of experience in financial services and insurance industry across Madrid, Tokyo, Belgium under Axa Group.
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- June 4 2024
Update: Dual to take over Allianz Australia financial lines portfolio
The transition will be effective October 1 and Allianz Australia will remain the 100% capacity provider to this portfolio, according to the MGA's ANZ chief executive Damien Coates.
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- June 3 2024
QBE Asia brings on board Thomas Miller’s Alexander Bland as regional specialty claims head
Singapore-based Bland will report to Vick Rajaswaran, regional head of claims, and oversee specialty claims strategy and performance across Asia.
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- June 3 2024
Vietnam National Reinsurance’s underwriting results to stay favourable: AM Best
The ratings agency has affirmed VinaRe's financial strength rating of "B++" (good) with a stable outlook.
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- May 31 2024
London Australia Underwriting hires portfolio manager from Liberty Specialty Markets
With over 20 years of experience, Jamie Kennell-Webb has joined the MGA from Liberty Specialty Markets (Asia Pacific) where he held several senior roles.
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- May 31 2024
Allianz Commercial appoints Barbara Williams to Asia managing director for finance
Williams, who was most recently director of finance for the insurer's Canada branch, will relocate to Singapore and will be responsible for managing core financial functions across Asia.
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- May 30 2024
Central and western Australia to see above-average winter rainfall: BOM
The Bureau of Meteorology forecast said that the country is likely to have higher temperatures than usual for this time of the year following an autumn that was warmer for most parts.
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- May 30 2024
Dual recruits Ed Birrell to expand ANZ title insurance business
Most recently as Dual Asset's head of UK M&A, Birrell will relocate to Sydney from London and start his new role in June.
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- May 30 2024
Dual expands New Zealand operations with Wellington office
The new office will be the company’s first office outside Auckland and reflects the company’s growing presence in New Zealand.
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- May 29 2024
Cyclone Remal floods villages, cuts power, shuts airports in Bangladesh, India
The cyclone has affected 3.7 million people along the coast and killing at least 16 people as of May 28.
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- May 28 2024
Equal chance of neutral ENSO conditions and La Niña: BOM
The Australian weather agency has maintained La Niña watch as there are some early signs that an event might occur in the Pacific Ocean later this year.
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- May 28 2024
Japan hail fall insurance payout reaches US$214m: GIAJ
Insurers see 98% claims settled out of total 92,424 accepted claims as of April 26, according to GIAJ.
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- May 28 2024
NM Insurance hires Andrew McFetridge as head of New Zealand operations
McFetridge will focus on growing the company’s local team and expanding distribution networks focusing on marine and motorcycle insurance.
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- May 27 2024
WTW strengthens regional cyber team with Marsh hire
Singapore-based Conor Keating, who joins as the regional cyber growth leader, will report to the Asia cyber practice head Jennifer Tiang,
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- May 24 2024
Allianz is lead insurer for Singapore Airlines turbulence-hit flight: report
The extreme turbulence led to the death of a 73-year-old man, with 20 remaining in intensive care.
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- May 24 2024
Sedgwick Australia hires Sophie Henderson as forensic accounting services partner
Melbourne-based Henderson has 14 years of experience specialising in complex economic loss claims across various industries.
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- May 23 2024
Gallagher Re promotes George Sherriff as Japan CEO, Tsuyoshi Noguchi to become chairman
Sherriff, who has been executive director at Gallagher Re since 2021, will retain oversight over global client proposition across Asia Pacific even after transitioning to the new role.
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- May 23 2024
Sedgwick expands marine team in Indonesia with two new hires
As average adjusters, Fahrizal and Kanya Manohara will seek to enhance the global loss adjuster's marine capabilities in the region.
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- May 22 2024
Aon promotes Sharad Vishvanath as enterprise client leader in India
In his new role, Vishvanath will focus on advising large clients on complex issues relating to risk and human capital.