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- June 27 2024
Japanese insurers may raise voluntary motor premiums in 2026: report
General Insurance Rating Organisation of Japan, the country's only premium rating organisation, plans to raise its reference premium rates for voluntary motor insurance by an average of 5.7% as early as January 2026.
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- June 26 2024
Zurich to buy AIG travel insurance business for US$600m
The Swiss insurer will add AIG's Travel Guard brand to Cover-More, which will take the business to a combined annual GWP of about US$2bn.
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- June 26 2024
SBI General Insurance appoints former banker Naveen Jha as managing director and CEO
Jha was formerly deputy managing director of the insurer's parent, state-owned lender State Bank of India.
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- June 26 2024
Taiwanese insurers set to debut dedicated EV insurance in July: report
Cathay Century Insurance, MSIG Mingtai, Shinkong Insurance, Union Insurance, and Taian insurance are preparing to launch the specialised cover with premiums at 5-10% higher than conventional gas-powered cars.
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- June 25 2024
Allianz Australia names Jamie Craig as head of dealer underwriting team
Prior to the appointment, Craig was with Zurich Financial Services Australia for over nine years focusing on motor fleet underwriting.
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- June 25 2024
HDFC Ergo appoints Anuj Tyagi as CEO
Tyagi succeeds Ritesh Kumar, who will move to the board of management of Ergo International as deputy chief operating officer from October 4.
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- June 25 2024
Vero Insurance ropes in Nathan Mendez as senior underwriter for property lines
Sydney-based Mendez, who joins from AIG, will be responsible for New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory markets.
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- June 25 2024
India to exempt reinsurance, co-insurance from GST: report
With the removal of the 18% tax, past cases where demand notices have been issued will be regularised on an “as is where is’ basis.
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- June 24 2024
ICA welcomes building ministers’ commitment to climate resilience
Decision to include building resilience as part of Australian Building Codes Board's objectives paves the way for stronger new homes that can withstand disasters and could help save US$2.7 billion building costs per year.
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- June 24 2024
Income Insurance on S&P CreditWatch negative on potential government support dilution
The CreditWatch followed news that the Singapore government-backed insurer is in talks with Allianz for a stake sale.
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- June 24 2024
MS First Capital appoints Vikas Shukla as CEO
He assumes the role at the MSIG Asia company following the passing away of chief executive Ramaswamy Athappan last month.
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- June 21 2024
Ansvar’s reinsurance program limits downside risks from PSA, weather claims : AM Best
AM Best has affirmed insurer rating of A- (excellent) with a stable outlook.
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- June 20 2024
Girija Subramanian takes over as New India Assurance chairperson and managing director
She was formerly the CMD of Agriculture Insurance Company of India.
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- June 20 2024
Lockton Singapore appoints new chief operating officer
Lena Tsia, who was previously the CEO of Cigna Singapore, reports to both Singapore chief executive Fred Boles and regional chief operating officer Phil Corrigan.
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- June 20 2024
Japanese carriers walk a thin line on ESG underwriting: Fitch
While the major non-life insurers have incorporated sustainability considerartions, they may face pressure from foreign investors who consider them inconsistent with global environmental standards.
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- June 19 2024
QBE to wind down North American middle-market business
The shuttering of the underperforming unit will not affect core specialty, crop and commercial business, the Australian carrier said.
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- June 19 2024
Qubit ventures beyond digital assets with new CUO for reinsurance
The Hong Kong MGA has hired reinsurance veteran Xu Long executive vice-president and will start offering marine and energy products from next month.
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- June 18 2024
ICA welcomes New South Wales’ US$3.8bn resilience funding package
The Insurance Council of Australia hails the state government's budget funding targeted at reducing flood risks, and its recommitment to scrap the widely-criticised emergency services levy.
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- June 18 2024
Asian Re constitutes management board, elects new chairperson
Sumalee Satitchaichareon, the deputy director-general of fiscal policy office for the government of Thailand, has taken charge as the chair of the regional reinsurer.
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- June 17 2024
Chinese insurtech Yuanbao eyes US listing
The Beijing-based online broker is seeking approval from China's securities watchdog to issue up to 64.5 million shares on a US stock exchange.
