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- October 24 2023
Zurich to underwrite RentCover’s landlord policies in Australia
Existing customers will have their policy underwritten by Zurich at renewal and new customers from December 1, 2023.
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- October 24 2023
Chubb veteran Ben McGregor named head of property for APAC & Japan
Singapore-based McGregor will be responsible for the insurer's property line of business in the region from December 1, reporting to Paul McNamee, regional president of Asia Pacific.
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- October 24 2023
Seoul Guarantee Insurance calls off US$267m IPO due to poor institutional demand: report
The offering failed to get an "appropriate valuation" as investors raised concerns about high interest rates, lack of growth potential and additional share sale overhang.
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- October 24 2023
Taiwan non-life insurers to fully recover from pandemic challenges by year-end: AM Best
The rating agency maintained a negative outlook on Taiwan’s non-life insurance segment, citing increased reinsurance costs and a decline in the asset base.
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- October 24 2023
Liberty Specialty Markets hires Cristin Li as senior underwriter
Hong Kong-based Li will look after the insurer's war and terrorism portfolio in north Asia.
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- October 24 2023
Japanese broker Toyota Tsusho joins Brokerslink network
The Toyota group company that provides insurance and reinsurance broking, captive management, global insurance program management and risk consultancy has offices in 13 countries.
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- October 23 2023
New India Assurance’s underwriting results remain constrained despite improving performance: AM Best
The rating agency has affirmed a financial strength rating of B++ (Good) for the Indian state-backed general insurer.
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- October 23 2023
Strait of Hormuz in spotlight as Middle East war risks rise
With a huge amount of oil and gas passing through the strait everyday, Asia's marine (re)insurance market on high alert as regional tensions escalate and premiums rise.
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- October 23 2023
HDI Global appoints Cristiano Pizzocheri as head of market management
Pizzocheri was most recently chief strategy and digital officer for Ergo Insurance Singapore.
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- October 23 2023
Gallagher India hires Anirudh Singh specialty and facultative head
He was most recently chief underwriting officer for Markel Services India, a Lloyd's Syndicate in India.
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- October 20 2023
AM Best affirms Peak Re’s ratings as focus on risk selection helps earnings rebound
The rating agency has affirmed the Hong Kong-based reinsurer's financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) with a negative outlook.
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- October 20 2023
Gallagher Re hires Priyanka Bhalla as associate director for India
Mumbai-based Bhalla joins from domestic broking company Hero Insurance Broking, where she was vice-president, reinsurance.
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- October 20 2023
Bennelong Funds, Leadenhall Capital tie-up to promote ILS in Australia, New Zealand
ILS, which aims to transfer insurance risk to capital markets, offers attractive spreads for investors relative to their long-term average.
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- October 19 2023
Samsung Tugu to gain from Korean investments in Indonesia: AM Best
AM Best has affirmed the Jakarta-headquartered insurer a rating of A- (excellent) with a stable outlook after it posted a five-year average combined ratio of 57%.
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- October 19 2023
AIG appoints Logan Perry as casualty manager, specialty in New Zealand
Auckland-based Perry was most recently casualty underwriting manager for Chubb and will report to Stephen Ward, head of casualty, Asia Pacific at AIG.
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- October 19 2023
QBE and MS First Capital withdraw Covid BI appeal against Thailand resort owner
Relax Beach, which owns Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort, now stand to potentially receive millions of dollars in claims after it was forced to close in April 2020.
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- October 18 2023
Bolttech mulling US$300m US listing: report
The Singaporean insurtech is in talks with investment banks for the potential share sale, which may take place as soon as next year, according to Bloomberg.
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- October 18 2023
Stephen Rogers joins Markel as head of Queensland operation
Brisbane-based Rogers arrives from Axa XL and will report to Markel's Australia managing director Rory Morison.
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- October 18 2023
Generali and UNDP partner to help bridge SME protection gap in Asia
A new framework will be hosted on an online platform offering advice on how businesses can protect their activity in the face of climate challenges.
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- October 17 2023
Howden launches climate parametrics division
The unit has over 30 people from across climate, analytics and advisory, structuring and placement, (re)insurance, underwriting and capital markets.
