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- November 6 2024
Australia’s NIBA appoints Phil Khoury as independent reviewer for the insurance brokers code of practice
NIBA reviews the code in consultation with stakeholders every three years to ensure it remains relevant and effective.
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- November 5 2024
New Zealand central bank warns of premium hikes for high-risk properties: reports
For vulnerable properties, flood risk premiums are becoming more common as the trend towards risk-based pricing continues, RBNZ noted.
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- November 5 2024
Queensland and NSW most vulnerable going forward for natural disasters: CGU Insurance
Currently there are 1.2 million properties at risk of flooding in Australia, while 230,000 properties face a 1-in-20 risk of flooding each year, the insurer said.
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- November 5 2024
Hallmark Insurance’s parent St Andrew’s Australia Services get APRA nod as holding company
The registration allows the firm to oversee one APRA-authorised life insurer and one general insurer under the regulatory framework.
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- November 4 2024
Liberty Mutual names APAC head of claims for international insurance business amid regional leadership reshuffle
The carrier has expanded its recently formed commercial and specialty (re)insurance team with the appointment of Robert Mercer, who is succeeding Carlos Alberto Martinez who will retire by the end of the year.
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- November 4 2024
Arch Indemnity could see underwriting results moderate as claims set to pick up: Fitch
The rating agency has assigned an 'A+' (strong) rating with a stable outlook to the carrier due to its moderate company profile, very strong capitalisation, financial performance and earnings, and support from the parent Arch Capital Group.
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- November 4 2024
Reinsurers are again looking for growth, but stability is key: Mapfre Re’s Sanchez Cea
The reinsurer expects the market to maintain discipline in underwriting and risk selection despite the increasingly competitive market.
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- November 4 2024
Rate erosion in non-property classes likely over increased competition: Markel
Pent-up interest across some new markets for access to business in Asia Pacific likely to dominate and drive longer-term growth, says Markel’s Kevin Leung.
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- November 4 2024
‘Bright future’ for structured solutions in APAC as awareness grows: Guy Carpenter
Bridging the gap between risk appetites of cedents and reinsurers is a key theme for the market, says Guy Carpenter’s Hussain Ahmad.
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- November 4 2024
Upcoming renewals should ‘maintain balance’: Munich Re
Hit by cat events, South-East Asian renewals will likely be stable to hard, says Hitesh Kotak.
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- November 4 2024
Reinsurance to support Asia’s climate, energy, digital, and demographic transition: MAS chairman
Insurance ecosystem, AI and alternative risk transfer markets will reinforce Singapore as Asia’s leading reinsurance hub, minister Gan Kim Yong said in the keynote address, opening this year’s SIRC.
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- November 4 2024
Expanding into non-ILS capital pools is a priority: MS Amlin
William Ho, MS Amlin Asia Pacific CEO, discusses the evolving regional reinsurance landscape, the impact of recent cat losses, and the reinsurer’s strategic growth plans in APAC.
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- November 4 2024
High-quality exposure data key to effective nat cat risk management: Verisk
While countries like Australia, New Zealand, and Japan have reliable geocoding and risk data, other markets, including China, India, and South-East Asia, still face gaps.
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- November 4 2024
Singapore will benefit hugely from delivery of Blueprint II: IUA’S CEO Matcham
The delivery of the London Market’s ambitious digital overhaul strategy, Blueprint, will also serve as a catalyst for change and improvement in the Singapore market, according to Dave Matcham, CEO of the International Underwriting Association (IUA).
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- November 4 2024
Capital may be international, renewal is always local: Aspen Re
Singapore head Tay Boon Chuan reflects on the market dynamics of 2024 and the collective gains achieved over the past two years.
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- November 4 2024
Capital management, technology key to adapting to changing reinsurance landscape: Fitch
The reinsurance sector is undergoing significant transformations, driven by regulatory changes, emerging risks, and evolving investment strategies, says Jeffrey Liew of Fitch.
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- November 1 2024
Singapore Reinsurers’ Association names Kenrick Law as chairman, James Beedle as deputy chairman
Law takes over from Marc Haushofer, former senior vice president, Asia Pacific at Renaissance Re, who has served as the association’s chairman for the past eight years.
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- November 1 2024
APAC cyber uptake still low despite softer pricing, ample capacity
While carriers are developing a better understanding of cyber risk, there is a need for further education to address the protection gap, especially in emerging markets.
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- November 1 2024
APAC reinsurers prioritise profit amid slower premium growth: AM Best
Asian reinsurers have restructured their retro programs, leading to adjustments in cat capacity and a reduction in cat exposure accumulation, says AM Best’s Christie Lee.
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- November 1 2024
Evolving risks, regulations fuel demand for alternative capital solutions: Guy Carpenter
Insurers are exploring differentiated business models and creative reinsurance as they battle increased losses, higher retentions and operating model pressures.
