Closing the protection gap
June 26 2015 by Nick Ferguson
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Australia broker channel grows faster than non-life sector, posts 6.1% CAGR: NIBA
- June 3
Broker-placed business reached US$25.5bn in 2025, accounting for about 46% of the general insurance sector in the country.
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Munich Re Specialty hires Bob Algie to lead Australia property, construction, engineering team
- June 3
His appointment is part of a buildout of Munich Re Specialty's presence in Australia.
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AM Best upgrades Hong Kong reinsurer FuSure on strong balance sheet, Tencent backing
- June 3
Rating agency upgrades financial strength rating to A (excellent) and long-term issuer credit ratings to a (excellent).
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Kyobo Life enters race to acquire Yebyeol Non-Life: reports
- June 3
Korea Investment Holdings and Heungkuk Fire & Marine Insurance are also weighing bids for the bridge insurer after the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation relaunched the sale process last month.
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Sedgwick | Investing in people is shaping the future of loss adjusting in Asia
Sedgwick Asia says it is ready to meet the evolving challenges of Asia’s dynamic insurance markets.
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PartnerRe | Understanding ageing in APAC: why perception, planning and protection don’t always align
Ageing is shaping finances, family dynamics and insurance needs of the caregiving ecosystem, but current product propositions and underwriting frameworks are not keeping pace with protection needs, finds PartnerRe survey.
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BHSI | D&O in Asia in 2026: navigating geopolitics, insolvencies, and digital crackdowns without breaking the bank
A soft market presents organisations with opportunities to strengthen resilience, although the abundance of capacity is unlikely to persist.
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QBE | Elevating customer experience, humanising claims: QBE Asia’s ‘Solutions in a Box’
Vastly improving turnaround times and personalising service delivery, QBE Asia’s award-winning, end-to-end bundled claims solutions is a game-changer for the insurance industry.
