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- July 21 2022
Zurich hands claims specialist Steven Kopti regional role
The firm is looking to recruit a new Singapore chief claims officer.
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- July 20 2022
Charles Taylor appoints Tsuyoshi Sharyo to P&C role in Japan
The experienced claims handler will help support the loss adjuster's global Japanese clients.
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- July 19 2022
Foreign insurers in Malaysia need to reduce stakes to 70% by end of 2023: report
Insurers to also be given the option of contributing to a charitable fund.
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- July 19 2022
New Zealand insurtech Javlyn raises US$4.5m, eyes ASX listing: report
The new capital will enable Javlyn to expand its presence in Australia and Asia Pacific.
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- July 15 2022
Taiwan’s GI market to hit US$9.6bn GWP in 2026: GlobalData
Growth to be driven by property, health insurance and a recovery in new vehicle sales.
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- July 14 2022
Lockton Singapore names Deborah Thomasz as specialties lead
Thomasz has switched roles at the global broker.
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- July 14 2022
Australia’s PM unveils climate plan as NSW flood claims approach US$100m
Anthony Albanese highlights large scale renewable energy plan, as over 12,000 claims lodged from recent flooding.
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- July 12 2022
Beazley appoints financial lines underwriter in Singapore
Harriet Monro most recently worked in the Lion City at WTW as an associate director.
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- July 12 2022
NSW claims rise to US$83m in latest flooding disaster
Over 10,500 claims have been lodged with insurers already, said the ICA.
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- July 12 2022
Indonesia’s Sinar Mas outlook ‘favourable’ despite 102% COR: Fitch
The firm's COR deteriorated last year compared with 2020.
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- July 11 2022
MS Amlin Lloyd’s syndicate has ‘stable’ outlook after return to profit: AM Best
Asia Pacific chief executive Will Ho has said the firm "is committed to expanding in the region".
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- July 11 2022
New South Wales flooding claims top US$65m: ICA
The latest flooding in the state is another significant loss event for insurers.
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- July 8 2022
Starr promotes Jon Tam to Hong Kong head of financial lines
Tam joined the global insurance group in the SAR in 2018.
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- July 8 2022
ICNZ issues climate warning as tornado claims top US$5m
ICNZ CEO Tim Grafton said the unusual event on North Island likely to become more common.
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- July 7 2022
Steadfast merges two specialty underwriting agencies
UAA has combined with Mecon Insurance to form a construction and mobile plant 'powerhouse'.
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- July 6 2022
IAG extends Munich Re quota share, finalises FY 2023 reinsurance
IAG will have a maximum event retention of US$92m, allowing for quota share arrangements.
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- July 6 2022
Rare Earth’s Martin Ham takes on UK, Europe role
Ham has relocated from Hong Kong and was most recently the broker's binder and facilities director.
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- July 6 2022
Korea’s P&C players benefit from improved underwriting: Fitch
Profitability increased sharply in 2021.
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- July 6 2022
Australian market hit by ‘significant’ NSW flood event
Tens of thousands asked to evacuate in fast moving, dangerous situation.
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- July 4 2022
Suncorp ups FY 2023 cat allowance to US$800m amid more NSW bad weather
At the 1.7 renewals, Suncorp saw reinsurance premiums increase “significantly".
