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- February 22 2023
Steadfast sees 27.2% revenue growth in H1 as GWP climbs 14.7%
The Sydney broking group is on target to complete US$150m of trapped capital acquisitions this fiscal year.
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- February 21 2023
KB Insurance Indonesia rides on motor line growth, parent support: Fitch
The carrier's premiums grew at 25% in 2022, 52% in motor premium line.
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- February 17 2023
Asia P&I club renewals go down to the wire
Rate increases, drawn-out negotiations and the lunar new year delay February 20 renewals in the region.
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- February 10 2023
Axa XL promotes Shiwei Jin to APAC & Europe head of global programmes
Based in Hong Kong, Jin will oversee global programme strategy for the (re)insurer's multinational clients in Asia, Australia and Europe.
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- February 10 2023
East Asian insurance markets may have ‘bottomed out’
Carriers in Japan, China and Korea are on a recovery path, however, nat cats, new solvency regimes, and inflation are key challenges.
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- February 7 2023
Andrew Harris to lead reinsurance for Oneglobal Singapore
Market veteran Harris will provide capital and placement solutions for climate change-affected nat cat risk exposures across Asia Pacific.
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- February 6 2023
Retro squeeze pushes Asia reinsurers to more tailored cover
Portfolios exposed to the US, Japan and loss-hit territories saw the highest prices, increased retentions and capacity withdrawal at 1.1. renewals.
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- February 2 2023
Omar Ghaznawi to lead Chubb international personal lines, APAC
Joining from the insurer's New York team, he will be in charge of the region's motor, residential, specialty personal and HNW lines.
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- January 31 2023
Asia trade credit market hardens, prepares for insolvencies
Higher demand and prices are helping insurers buffeted by supply chain disruptions, economic headwinds and less government support.
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- January 30 2023
Asia 1.4 renewals to bring more rate hikes and tough negotiations
Nat cats are set to impact the Philippines, while global trends will push up pricing in India and Japan.
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- January 25 2023
US$10.5m estimated air crash loss raises concerns over Nepal’s aviation sector
IAN understands that Nepali insurers usually only take up 3% of the ratio of the loss payout.
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- January 25 2023
Micia Yong handed executive role at Gallagher Re
In her new role, Yong will be responsible for retrocession and client work in Asia Pacific.
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- January 25 2023
Aon implements OED standard for property reinsurance risk modelling
Initial testing on reinsurance placement data for Japan, Australia and China has proved highly successful.
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- January 18 2023
Net-zero alliance goes soft on emerging markets
The first protocol transitions from commitments to implementation, but excludes many classes, including all lines of treaty, from its scope.
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- January 18 2023
First net-zero protocol faces backlash for ‘lack of ambition’ and ‘greenwashing’
Activists say reduction target of 34% by 2030 is lower than IPCC recommendations and exclusions to construction and erection all-risk lines allow insuring of new power plants.
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- January 12 2023
Simon Weaver to head WTW’s newly combined Asia Pacific operation
The broker has integrated its Asia operations with Australasia, which was being led by Weaver.
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- January 9 2023
Lloyd’s Asia hires Allianz’s Janus Cheung for market development
Singapore-based Cheung will report to the regional chief executive and will be responsible for growing distribution.
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- January 4 2023
Australia floods, Fukushima earthquake top 2022 nat cat losses: Cresta
With Typhoon Nanmadol, three out of the top seven ex-US loss events exceeding US$1bn were from Asia Pacific.
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- January 3 2023
2023 offers (re)insurers a slow path to recovery
Despite the challenges, carriers will find a way out of the woods as rates stabilise and more capital is made available.
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- December 30 2022
MS&AD investment arm adds US$100m dry powder
The venture capital fund will invest in overseas insurtechs and digital startups related to risk and insurance, which are strategically relevant the Japanese carrier.
