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- June 1 2023
Sedgwick elevates Amanda Hillier to forensic accounting partner in Australia
Hillier has been responsible for operational quality in this division since 2011.
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- May 31 2023
Steadfast’s CHU to join Australia cyclone pool
Strata books of the MGA and Flex Insurance as well as its build-to-rent portfolios will enter the ARPC reinsurance pool from July 29.
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- May 31 2023
AIG exits Pakistan, sells business to TPL Insurance
The scheme of arrangement has a December 31 deadline for transaction completion.
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- May 30 2023
China’s SDIC to sell its 20% stake in Jintai Insurance: report
The state-owned investor, which is the second-largest shareholder of the Chengdu-based general insurer, has set a US$7.5m base price for the stake.
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- May 29 2023
ICA declares New South Wales hailstorm as significant event
Insurers have received 7,552 claims relating to the hailstorm with about 80% of those damage for motor vehicles as of the first half of May 29.
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- May 29 2023
IRDAI proposes perpetual licence for brokers: report
The regulator plans to remove the three-year renewal requirement for intermediary licences as part of recommended amendments to Insurance Act.
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- May 29 2023
Fitch Ratings downgrades Guoren P&C over risky assets, leverage
Guoren P&C’s insurer rating has been downgraded to BBB+ from A- with a stable outlook.
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- May 26 2023
Tower falls to US$3m first half loss as cat costs bite, COR at 105.3%
The Kiwi carrier settles 30% claims for Auckland floods and cyclone Gabrielle with large event losses rising 90% year-on-year to US$20m.
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- May 26 2023
Scor latest to exit net zero alliance
This is the fifth exit from the NZIA after Swiss Re, Hannover Re, Zurich and Munich Re.
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- May 25 2023
Tencent-backed Hong Kong reinsurer FuSure to stay profitable with a single-digit return
The non-life reinsurer reported net profits in 2022, breaking even one year earlier than its original plan, says AM Best.
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- May 25 2023
Singapore insurers report 58% dip in 2022 profits despite premium growth: MTI
The 2022 economic survey noted that general insurers in the Lion City reported a 9.7% growth in GWP while the overall finance and insurance sector in the country shrank by 0.9%.
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- May 25 2023
Axa XL hires Nicholas Strong as senior casualty underwriter
Sydney-based Strong joins from CGU Insurance, where he held a similar role.
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- May 24 2023
Reliance General Insurance promotes Namita Rohra to liability, credit and specialty head
Mumbai-based Namita Rohra was earlier segment head liability for cyber and specialty lines in Reliance General.
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- May 24 2023
Tower places additional US$63m reinstatement cover
With this reinstatement, the Kiwi carrier will ensure protection for a significant fourth catastrophe event within its current financial year.
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- May 24 2023
Indonesia carriers need to raise capital to meet new norms
OJK is proposing raising the minimum paid-up capital for non-life insurers to US$67m by 2028, from US$10m currently.
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- May 23 2023
Uplift in consumer sentiment helps APAC carriers combat reinsurance costs, inflation: Fitch
Primary insurers have been able to pass on higher premium rates to customers, even double-digit hikes in places like Australia, without affecting business retention.
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- May 23 2023
Zurich Hong Kong appoints David Chiu as chief claims officer
A Zurich veteran for the past 10 years, Chiu has held several leadership roles in the Hong Kong claims team.
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- May 22 2023
National Administration of Financial Regulation replaces CBIRC as new China regulator
The newly constituted body, which began operations on May 18, will regulate the financial services industry, including insurance and banking sectors.
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- May 22 2023
Starr targetting Korea market entry: report
The carrier will seek to enter the country’s travel and accident insurance markets from 2024 if it gets a licence later this year, a BusinessKorea report said.
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- May 22 2023
Fubon Insurance reports US$140m loss for Q1 2023
The Taiwanese P&C player says it has raised US$523m and that its current capital position exceeds legal regulatory requirements.
