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- October 28 2024
Insurers cover 99% of eligible under cyclone pool scheme: ARPC
The annual in-force cyclone pool premiums were approximately US$343m for home policies, US$34m for strata and US$16m for SME policies.
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- October 28 2024
NZ’s Maritime Mutual clarifies its coverage of dark-fleet tanker involved in fire ceases on violation of sanctions
The Lloyd's backed P&I club that is believed to be the insurer to tanker that caught fire off Malaysian coast in July, said in a statement said that no payment is made to any party to a claim it would breach international sanctions.
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- October 27 2024
Allianz Singapore likely to achieve earnings breakeven in 3-5 years: S&P
The Singapore government blocking its Income acquisition will have no implication on its rating, the rating agency said affirming the insurer's A+ financial strength rating with a stable outlook.
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- October 25 2024
Dali owner, operator reach US$100m settlement over Baltimore bridge collapse
Singapore-based Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine, the owner and operator of the cargo ship that struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the US earlier this year, have agreed to pay the amount to the US federal government.
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- October 25 2024
Taiping Singapore could see volatile underwriting, investment results impact earnings: AM Best
AM Best has affirmed an insurer rating of A (excellent) with a stable outlook for the company, primarily driven by a strong balance sheet.
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- October 24 2024
QBE partners Eos Rhea Metis to offer risk engineering services in greater China, South-East Asia
The partnership with the Taiwanese risk manager will support engineering and property underwriting, enhanced risk assessment processes and wider market access.
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- October 24 2024
Howden names Wendy Wong as executive director for Workplace Unity in Hong Kong
Wong will focus on developing healthcare services for injured employees in employees’ compensation cases, aiming to reduce sick leave periods and claim costs.
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- October 24 2024
Rare Earth launches wholesale insurance broker in mainland China
To be led by Wang Wei and Mark Gu, the +8 Partners company will also bring overseas insurance business into China, which will be traded in the Shanghai International Reinsurance Centre.
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- October 24 2024
Marble Re’s underwriting profitability to remain stable: AM Best
AM Best has affirmed the captive reinsurer’s rating at A- (excellent) with a stable outlook, driven by its strong balance sheet and strong operating performance.
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- October 23 2024
Indian regulator urges large businesses, conglomerates to foray into insurance: report
The IRDAI claimed that the regulatory processes in the country have been streamlined, making it easier for new companies – business houses, PE firms, venture capitalists and family offices - to set up shop.
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- October 23 2024
Australian consumer body urges regulatory intervention on general insurance guidelines
Australian Consumers Insurance Lobby highlighted inadequate standards prevalent in expert reports while handling insurance claims processes.
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- October 23 2024
China’s EV transition to drive premium growth: Moody’s
However, rising claims costs, higher accident rates and expensive components could erode the industry’s underwriting margins.
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- October 22 2024
Cyclone pool earned premiums ‘significantly’ lower than expected: ARPC
The 2024 Financial Outlook Report by the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation stated that the cyclone pool recorded an overall surplus of US$291m in FY 2024.
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- October 22 2024
Australian financial ombudsman tells Suncorp to scrap 60% home premium hike: report
The action against the carrier follows recent regulatory fines against several insurers over allegations of mispricing and a class action suit against IAG over excessive hikes in home insurance renewal premiums.
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- October 22 2024
General insurers’ bodies urge heads of Commonwealth nations to discuss extreme weather impact
The four associations agreed that as extreme weather intensifies, populations expand and more homes are put in harm’s way, the insurance protection gap will widen.
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- October 21 2024
South Korea’s Construction Guarantee members facing liquidity pressure: AM Best
The rating agency has downgraded the surety underwriter's outlook to negative from stable while affirming its rating at A+ (superior).
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- October 21 2024
Axa XL grows Australia presence with three senior hires in Perth
It has hired senior underwriters Chris McElroy from BHSI for property, Amanda Rattue from Vero for financial lines Trent Jeuring from Chubb for casualty.
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- October 18 2024
Dah Sing Insurance rebalancing its underwriting portfolio to improve performance: AM Best
The rating agency has affirmed A- (excellent) rating for the insurer with a stable outlook driven by a very strong balance sheet, adequate operating performance and parental support from Dah Sing Financial Holdings.
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- October 17 2024
India extends IFRS 17 implementation deadline to April 2027: report
IRDAI had earlier set an April 2025 deadline for the implementation of the new accounting regime in the insurance sector.
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- October 17 2024
XL Reinsurance China renamed as Axa International Re
The name change is effective October 16 and follows all regulatory approvals including from the National Financial Regulatory Administration for its acquisition.
