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- June 19 2023
Asian Re rating outlook positive as it lays out plan to improve underwriting results: AM Best
The rating agency affirmed B+ (good) rating and noted that the reinsurer's COR has improved to 103.3%.
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- June 19 2023
FWD General Insurance to exit group medical in 2024, tail off employee compensation: Fitch
The rating agency has affirmed the Hong Kong carrier's rating at 'BBB+' (good) while its outlook has been revised to stable from positive.
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- June 16 2023
Taikang-backed Tk.cn scripts underwriting turnaround with COR improving 29 points to 92%
Fitch has affirmed the Chinese digital non-life insurer's rating at A- with a stable outlook.
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- June 16 2023
‘Late’ July renewals to continue hardening trend
Sluggish retro markets, and elevated nat cat losses in Australia and New Zealand will weigh on 1.7.
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- June 15 2023
India proposes sweeping changes to insurance rules: report
Several amendments around capital and broker registration have been proposed by the regulator to improve insurance penetration.
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- June 15 2023
Lloyd’s to reverse losses this year, affirms AA- rating, including for China: Fitch
Fitch expects Lloyd’s to maintain its improved global underwriting results in 2023-4 as pricing conditions remain 'favourable', although volatility will remain.
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- June 15 2023
TA Associates explores Honan exit at US$300-400m valuation: report
The private equity firm took an undisclosed stake in the acquisitive Australian P&C broker in 2020.
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- June 15 2023
McLarens-owned Australia and NZ specialist adjuster rebrands
GKA Investigations Group, which provides fire forensics and forensic engineering services, has become Halliwell as an extension of the US operations.
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- June 14 2023
Zurich eyes US$400m stake in India’s Kotak General Insurance: report
The Swiss insurer has expressed interest in a 49% or 51% stake in the Kotak Mahindra Bank-owned general insurer, according to Reuters.
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- June 14 2023
‘Very severe’ Cyclone Biparjoy to hit India, Pakistan
The powerful storm is intensifying and has triggered large-scale evacuations and shuttered oil and container ports.
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- June 14 2023
Aviation: “Whilst the underlying safety of the aviation industry has improved markedly over the last 20 or so years, it is the annual cost of the attritional claims that is now the predominant focus.”
The global aviation industry is returning to pre-pandemic levels of activity and older aircraft are being swapped for newer more fuel-efficient planes.
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- June 14 2023
IRDAI caps SBI group’s total stake in ICICI Lombard at 10%
The state-owned financial services group, which owns SBI General Insurance, has a 4.62% interest in the ICICI-owned general insurer through its mutual fund arm.
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- June 14 2023
Vero promotes Kate Turner to executive manager
Brisbane-based Turner joined Vero in 2009 as a senior underwriter for motor and was most recently (acting) executive manager.
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- June 13 2023
India’s central bank opens up bill discounting platform to insurers
Trade credit insurers can now provide cover to financiers on the Reserve Bank of India-run factoring platform, TReDS.
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- June 12 2023
China hailstorm losses reach US$28m: report
Extreme weather events continue in the country with cumulative rainfall in the southern city of Beihai city reaching a record-breaking level.
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- June 12 2023
Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance’s COR to stay in mid-90s: AM Best
AM Best has affirmed the insurer rating of A+ (superior) to ADI along with an A- (excellent) to its Chinese affiliate.
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- June 12 2023
Mitsui Sumitomo’s ratings affirmed by AM Best as overseas operations see recovery
The agency confirms A+ (superior) rating for MSI and its affiliates as it is expected to maintain strong underwriting performance over the intermediate term
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- June 12 2023
Miller strengthens Singapore energy team with WTW hire
Selinda Wu will relocate from Shanghai to accept the role of client manager and will report to Matthew Hooker, head of energy for Asia Pacific.
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- June 9 2023
Hyundai Marine to benefit from transition to IFRS 17: AM Best
The carrier was facing 'considerable pressure' on its capital position in FY 2022 due to valuation losses, which can now be reduced.
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- June 9 2023
Beazley, Markel and Newline launch Asia D&O pool
The Lloyd's pool will have US$30m capacity per risk and a single contact for claim management.
