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- September 25 2023
PARIMA Tokyo conference to deliberate on the future of risk management
The conference, themed ‘Adapting to Permacrisis’, will draw senior risk and insurance professionals from around Asia Pacific.
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- September 25 2023
Philippines proposes new 2% tax on non-life premiums: report
The proposed new bill also aims to impose a one-time documentary tax stamp for insurance policies exceeding US$1,800.
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- September 25 2023
Chubb appoints Nikki Quain as New Zealand deputy property manager
Auckland-based Quain most recently worked at BHSI and has also had stints at Vero and AIG.
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- September 25 2023
Crawford promotes Charlotte Lau to regional head of operations
Singapore-based Erwin Yu will take over from Lau as director of market development Asia.
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- September 25 2023
AM Best affirms Sompo Japan’s ratings on strong overseas business growth
The Japanese insurer’s international arms bring in 38% of net premiums, 74% of adjusted profits in FY 2022, the rating agency said.
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- September 25 2023
Nat Re’s underwriting to improve on exit from unprofitable non-life treaties and focus on life, specialty: AM Best
The rating agency has affirmed the reinsurer ratings of the Philippines' sole reinsurer.
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- September 22 2023
AM Best affirms Samsung Fire’s rating with its long-term insurance business driving profits
The carrier’s Indonesian subsidiary Samsung Tugu reported a five-year average combined ratio of 57%, the rating agency noted.
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- September 22 2023
Lloyd’s partners UN to scale insurance access for climate-vulnerable countries in APAC
Initially focussing on building solutions across Fiji and the Pacific Islands, the partnership will seek to replicate the model in Asia and Africa.
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- September 22 2023
Liberty General Insurance appoints Parag Ved as India CEO
Ved takes on the role following the retirement of Roopam Asthana, who was instrumental in establishing Liberty’s business operations in India.
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- September 21 2023
Canopius continues Australia expansion with two senior hires
Lucy Lumb joins the firm as underwriter, property coverholder and delegated authority, while Trisha Urquhart joins as underwriter - accident and health.
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- September 21 2023
Former CEO, CFO at New Zealand’s collapsed insurer CBL cleared of fraud charges
There were 11 cases brought by the country's Serious Fraud Office relating to transactions made by CEO Paul Harris and CFO Carden Mulholland in the run-up to the failure of the credit insurer.
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- September 20 2023
Typhoon Nanmadol’s final loss count is US$850m: Perils
The storm hit the Japanese islands of Kyushu and Shikoku and the western and central regions of Japan’s main island of Honshu in September last year.
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- September 20 2023
Steadfast’s Insurance Brands adds Peacock Insurance to its fold
The New South Wales-based brokerage specialises in heavy transport, earthmoving insurance and marine and logistics coverage.
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- September 20 2023
Sedgwick New Zealand strengthens business development team to expand local base
Hamish Blair (pictured) has been promoted to head of business development and Shuzaha Houghton roped in as business development manager.
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- September 20 2023
Australia’s BoM declares El Niño and positive Indian Ocean Dipole as bushfires spark across three states
The combination, last seen in 2015, means warmer and drier conditions for at least the next three months increasing the risk of bushfires.
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- September 20 2023
Arch Australia hires Joe Bone as PI product and distribution manager
Based in Sydney, the former BHSI exec will report to Anthony Hinde, underwriting manager, professional indemnity.
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- September 20 2023
ICA welcomes New South Wales budget for disaster resilience, calls for tax reform
The state has the highest rate of insurance taxes in the country with insurance customers hit with both stamp duty and the emergency services levy.
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- September 19 2023
FSA searches Sompo Japan premises over Bigmotor probe: report
The inspection is to determine the extent to which the insurer was aware of Bigmotor's fraudulent activity.
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- September 19 2023
AIG makes Matthew Pereira head of commercial property, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan
Pereira had joined AIG as a data analyst in London and has gained experience in underwriting, primarily property-related portfolio and nat cat risks.
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- September 18 2023
Charles Taylor takes Sedgwick’s Alan Page as executive adjuster, construction & engineering
Brisbane-based Page was previously head of engineering and resources for Sedgwick.
