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Taiwan’s P&C capital levels under pressure from Covid claims
- June 7
The situation shows the danger of underwriting policies for which there is inadequate data.
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India hikes third party motor liability premiums
- May 30
This is the first such rise in two years and will feed into the overall cost of insuring vehicles
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Australia’s general insurers saw US$303m loss at start of year
- May 27
The devastating floods in February and March sparked an increase in claims.
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South Korea’s non-life players see underwriting profit boost
- May 20
Net profits rose by 72% in 2021 to a record-high of US$3bn in 2021, according to AM Best.
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Starr acquires FPG’s Thai operations
- May 18
The firm will strengthen local product offerings with tailored commercial insurance and A&H cover.
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Petronas’ captive rating boosted by favourable COR: AM Best
- May 18
Energas Insurance has has a five-year average combined operating ratio of 66%.
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Aussie floods put pressure on capacity ahead of renewals
- May 4
P&C insurers have begun increasing premiums and tightening policy wordings as they take stock.
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Claims expected as record rainfall hits Townsville in Australia
- May 2
The Queensland town had a US$800m flood in 2019.