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- October 7 2022
GIC Re issuer outlook downgraded to negative amid accounting scrutiny
AM Best affirmed the state-owned carrier’s long-term issuer credit rating of bbb+ and financial strength rating of B++ with a stable outlook.
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- October 7 2022
BHSI | Tracking claims trends in Asia
Tim Collier, Regional Head of Claims at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), on best practices for managing, servicing and resolving claims.
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- October 5 2022
Axa XL enlists ex-Axis treaty underwriter in Singapore
Jessie Kuah to help look after the treaty portfolio in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.
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- October 4 2022
SBI General Insurance names veteran banker Kishore Poludasu as CEO
The formed deputy managing director of the State Bank of India will take charge of the insurer from October 4.
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- October 4 2022
New Zealand introduces interim solvency standard
The standard issued after two years of planning and consultation comes into force on January 1, 2023.
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- September 29 2022
Axa XL charges up APAC, Europe energy team with Scor hire
Olivier Croese will join the Paris office as product leader for energy and construction.
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- September 28 2022
Typhoon Noru rips through South-East Asia as it moves to Thailand via Laos
After slamming the Philippines and Vietnam, the tropical storm is expected cause flooding along the Mekong river.
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- September 28 2022
Insurers shying away from writing new China, Taiwan policies: report
Risk managers are worried a sanctions war between the US and China may restrict capital flow.
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- September 28 2022
Higher loss ratios driving up China NEV insurance rates: report
Electrical vehicle cover 20% more expensive than conventional cars because they are more prone to fire and parts are more expensive.
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- September 27 2022
Taiping Re continues Asia expansion: AM Best
The Hong Kong reinsurer is expanding beyond its core market of Greater China.
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- September 26 2022
WTW eyes Australia trade credit market with senior hire
Sydney-based Alistair Hewson, who will lead the team, has previously worked at Allianz Trade and Atradius.
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- September 26 2022
Zurich joins hands with Piramal for Reliance General Insurance bid: report
The Swiss carrier's JV will compete with PE firm Advent for the general insurance arm of debt-ridden Reliance Capital.
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- September 26 2022
Malaysia’s Pacific & Orient suffers from lack of diversification: Fitch
The firm's COR was 96% in FY 2021 compared with 107% in FY 2020, with a three-year average of 100%.
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- September 22 2022
Australia’s H1 GI intermediated GWP grew 18% to US$11bn: APRA
US$1.2bn was placed with Lloyd's underwriters, up 10% over the same period last year.
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- September 21 2022
Chubb in advanced talks for Hang Seng bancassurance deal: report
The Hong Kong bank is seeking a new partner after its 10-year exclusive deal with QBE expired earlier this year.
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- September 19 2022
Strong Taiwan earthquake triggers widespread infrastructure damage
Buildings, railway lines and bridges have all been impacted in the epicentre, Taitung county.
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- September 19 2022
Prudent reinsurance, low costs anchor Cosco captive’s performance
AM Best affirmed financial strength rating of A for the Chinese shipping company subsidiary.
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- September 19 2022
Sompo Japan’s 5-year average COR at a ‘strong’ 96.3%: AM Best
The rating agency has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (superior) to the company and its subsidiaries.
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- September 19 2022
New India Assurance’s underwriting constrained by market challenges, pandemic
Affirming its B++ rating, the agency noted elevated concerns overpricing discipline and risk management given the Indian insurer's level of ongoing underwriting losses.
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- September 15 2022
Deutsche Rück expands into Asia
Tarik Aouad will head the joint department for the Middle East and Asia for the German reinsurer.
