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- December 3 2021
Labuan’s captive market shows strong growth
Buoyed by the hard market, Labuan recorded US$71m in premiums and approved 18 new captives by the end of Q3 2021.
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- December 3 2021
Malaysia’s Lonpac gets lockdown boost: AM Best
Movement restrictions during the pandemic led to lower loss ratios for some business lines.
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- December 2 2021
China tightens risk management for insurance groups
The CBIRC said the new rules are in line with international practices.
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- December 2 2021
Chubb makes Singapore senior personal lines appointment
Tulio Puente will report to Scott Simpson, country president for Chubb in Singapore.
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- December 2 2021
Indonesia’s Tugu ‘dominates’ energy, aviation and marine: AM Best
The company has "high reinsurance usage" to support the underwriting of large commercial risks.
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- December 2 2021
Cyclone claims to rise unless house designs improve: ICA
New report says construction methods need updating amid an evolving climate change threat.
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- December 2 2021
McLarens expands Asia team with senior appointments
The loss adjuster appoints Kevin Yu and Yee-Su Tsai to lead operations in China and Taiwan.
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- December 2 2021
AIA appoints former Sun Life president as Asia chief
Leo Grepin will also lead group strategy and corporate development effective January 3.
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- December 1 2021
Gallagher closes Willis Re deal
The US$3.25bn acquisition will give the US broker a significantly expanded APAC reinsurance footprint.
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- December 1 2021
Howden acquires specialty HK broker Expat Marine
The firm is also a Lloyd’s coverholder and focuses on fine art, yachts and pleasure craft protection.
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- December 1 2021
Hong Kong premiums down 1.1% over first nine months
HKIA data shows the sector recorded total GWP of US$58.5bn as mainland visitors continued to be impacted by travel restrictions.
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- November 30 2021
South Korea’s life market gets outlook upgrade
Fitch Ratings changes view from “deteriorating” to “neutral” as social distancing measures are eased.
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- November 30 2021
Guy Carpenter’s Gallagher sees ‘more stable’ renewals
The Asia CEO expects a focus on poor performing programs where the nature of the exposure has changed.
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- November 29 2021
WTW taps Zurich exec as Asia casualty head
Hong Kong-based Ben MacCarthy starts in December amid a string of senior regional appointments at the global broker.
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- November 29 2021
Reinsurance broker Richmond expands into Taiwan
Taipei-based Kevin Kuo has been appointed CEO of the new subsidiary ahead of the January 2022 renewals.
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- November 29 2021
Mitsui takes majority control of Pana Harrison (Asia)
The Singapore-based (re)insurance broker will change its name to Mitsui Bussan Pana Harrison.
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- November 26 2021
APRA to look for ‘evidence’ on risk management controls
APRA deputy chair Helen Rowell wants boards and senior management to avoid "mistakes of the past".
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- November 26 2021
QBE linked to Zurich’s Australia GI operation – report
A report in The Australian suggests any deal could be worth around US$350m.
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- November 26 2021
Insurtech Profile: Hong Kong’s Ignatica eyes organic growth
It provides solutions for over 30 types of products across life, P&C, individual and group insurance.
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- November 25 2021
India’s Star Health eyes US$7bn IPO—report
Reuters report says the insurer is expected to list on the Mumbai stock exchange in December.
