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- November 27 2024
Miller hires ex-UIB Konatsu Watanabe to strengthen Singapore P&C team
Watanabe brings valuable experience in areas such as facultative placements with a particular focus on Japanese business across Asia, according to the broker.
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- November 25 2024
Central Bank of India gets RBI nod to enter insurance business through JVs with Generali
The approval is subject to continuous compliance with conditions stipulated by the Researve Bank of India and approval of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India.
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- November 25 2024
Asean US$7.5bn health insurance market sees increased competition, rising claims: Malaysian Re
The model of carriers acting as intermediaries between healthcare providers and patients, focusing on cost management, is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain in the face of changing market conditions, according to this year’s Asean Insurance Pulse report.
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- November 25 2024
IRDAI-backed insurance e-commerce platform Bima Sugam’s capital requirement surges to US$59m: report
The capital requirement by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India will amount to US$59m over the next four-five years with US$39m to be provided immediately and the remaining US$20m to be contributed after two years.
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- November 22 2024
Australian doctors’ mutual MDA National appoints Tim Plant as chief executive
Sydney-based Plant previously held senior executive roles at organisations including Elders, QBE, icare, Zurich, and, most recently, IAG.
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- November 21 2024
1.1 property renewals to be stable, casualty rates may harden: AM Best
The outlook for the segment remains positive, however, adverse reserve developments weigh on the liability market.
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- November 20 2024
UIB Group expands Asia footprint with representative office in Nepal
The Kathmandu office will report to the UIB Asia regional headquarters based in Singapore.
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- November 20 2024
CFC expands transaction liability team with appointment of Janine Fenwick
Melbourne-based Fenwick will provide strategic leadership to the onshore transaction liability team that the carrier has established since its acquired Solution Underwriting in April and drive the development of CFC’s transaction liability business throughout Asia Pacific.
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- November 20 2024
P&C GWP growth in mature APAC markets to reach 3.2% in 2024: Swiss Re
Emerging Asia will remain the main driving force with non-life premiums to grow at a 7.4% CAGR in 2025‒26 as India outperforms all major developing markets.
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- November 20 2024
AIG Singapore promotes Vanessa Yeo to head of casualty
Before assuming her new role, Yeo was casualty lead for the broker distribution channel.
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- November 18 2024
Taiwan prohibits vessels covered by four insurers from commercial seaports
The action follows the carriers' – Ascent, Edinburgharian PANDI Management, Polaris and Arsenal – failure to resolve shipwreck-related disputes.
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- November 15 2024
‘No guarantee’ Allianz-Income deal will proceed, discussions ongoing
Allianz and Income Insurance said they are still having discussions on amendments to the proposed acquisition deal.
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- November 14 2024
Edme Insurance Brokers brings on board Nochiketa Dixit as managing director
Mumbai-based Dixit will manage retail, BFSI, IT/ITES, structured credit and affinity for the broker.
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- November 14 2024
HDI Global expands environmental liability insurance to international markets
HDI Global will add social and governance coverage to the line currently available in Italy, Spain and Portugal, responding to increased regulatory pressures and ESG risk development.
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- November 14 2024
Singapore blocked Income-Allianz deal over US$1.4bn ‘capital extraction’ plan
The proposed plan is “very different in both its nature and quantum” and “does not align with the representations NTUC Income made” to the government, MAS chairman said.
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- November 13 2024
Edme Insurance Brokers names Sanjay Radhakrishnan as CEO
Mumbai-based Radhakrishnan has been a founding member of Edme since its establishment following the sale of Aditya Birla Insurance Brokers to private equity firm Samara Capital Group.
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- November 12 2024
Tokio Marine Asia appoints Marsh’s Riky Parulian Silaen as marine cargo underwriting head
Jakarta-based Silaen was most recently manager for marine, cargo and logistics for the broker.
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- November 8 2024
Global funding for insurtech tops US$1.38bn in Q3 driven by AI-centred deals: Gallagher Re
The number of deals struck in Q3 2024 fell to 77, the lowest in nearly four years.
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- November 7 2024
Singapore minister clarifies Allianz-Income deal halt following “misperceptions” on government’s role
Minister for Law K Shanmugam said it is not true that the government “blessed” the deal only to reverse its decision later.
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- November 7 2024
The Hartford makes Singapore foray with Axa XL hire
Zhenghong Pan will join the specialty carrier in Singapore as principal officer & underwriting manager, financial lines.
