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- June 2 2022
Aussie flood estimates rise by 28%: ICA
Estimates of insured losses now top US$3 billion, with claims at 216,465.
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- June 1 2022
Axa’s China P&C unit adopts new AI pricing system
The firm will become the 13th Axa entity and the first Chinese insurer to use the technology.
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- May 31 2022
Allianz GI China JV insufficiently capitalised for growth: Fitch
The firm's solvency ratio has fallen from 320% to 200%.
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- May 31 2022
HKIA struggles with staff shortages: report
The regulator lost 16% of staff last year, according to Stephen Yiu.
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- May 30 2022
India hikes third party motor liability premiums
This is the first such rise in two years and will feed into the overall cost of insuring vehicles
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- May 27 2022
Howden gains approval to take control of India unit
By upping its Indian stake, Howden follows in the footsteps of other global brokers such as Aon, Gallagher and WTW.
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- May 27 2022
Australia’s general insurers saw US$303m loss at start of year
The devastating floods in February and March sparked an increase in claims.
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- May 25 2022
Tokio Marine opens new Canadian unit
The insurer has by far the largest global footprint of any of its Japanese peers.
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- May 24 2022
BMS taps WTW for new chairman in Asia
Ted Hodgkinson will remain with WTW until November in order to help with the transition.
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- May 24 2022
FWD gets go-ahead for Hong Kong IPO: report
The firm still hasn’t decided when to list, but it is expected to do so shortly.
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- May 23 2022
ICA welcomes new Australian government
Labour Party has pledged to provide A$200 million a year for a Disaster Ready Fund.
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- May 20 2022
South Korea’s non-life players see underwriting profit boost
Net profits rose by 72% in 2021 to a record-high of US$3bn in 2021, according to AM Best.
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- May 20 2022
Talent vital to Singapore’s position as insurance hub: MAS chief
Singapore's ability to retain talent took a hit during Covid-19 restrictions.
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- May 20 2022
Beijing Nova Insurance signs deal with Towngas
The firm is an associate of Hong Kong broker Nova Insurance.
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- May 19 2022
Chubb appoints Australia, New Zealand head of distribution
The head of major accounts is starting the role on July 1.
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- May 18 2022
Malaysian insurers predict ‘substantial’ price increases due to floods: study
On average around 10% of economic losses are covered, a new report reveals.
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- May 18 2022
Petronas’ captive rating boosted by favourable COR: AM Best
Energas Insurance has has a five-year average combined operating ratio of 66%.
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- May 17 2022
Marsh appoints new Taiwan CEO
Current chief executive Jerry Mao moves into chairman role.
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- May 17 2022
IRDAI changes reporting rules for foreign reinsurers and Lloyd’s
There are now fewer reporting requirements.
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- May 16 2022
Queensland launches resilience scheme as more floods arrive
The US$500m Resilient Homes Flood is the largest such programme to be launched in Australia.