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- July 9 2021
Australia’s insurers retain more risk as rates rise
Despite steep rises on loss-affected lines, reinsurance wordings and conditions are largely unchanged.
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- June 18 2021
Lloyd’s Constellation reinsurance deal to aid APAC growth
Lloyd's Asia CEO tells IAN the extra cover will help support syndicates' regional ambitions.
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- June 11 2021
Australia underwriting agency 360 enters NZ acquiring TLC
The New Zealand insurance firm specialises in mobile plant, heavy machinery and forestry.
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- May 21 2021
Why Buffett is betting big on broking
Berkshire Hathaway has wagered US$1.5bn on Aon and Marsh as it pursues a post-pandemic payoff.
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- May 6 2021
BHSI appoints senior Asia transactional liability underwriter
Daniel Thieviasingham is based in the Lion City and formerly worked at Lockton.
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- April 12 2021
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty appoints Asia A&H head
Senior underwriter Idie Si joins from Canopius and will continue to be based in Singapore.
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- March 29 2021
IAG pegs recent flood losses at US$153m
NSW and Queensland see 25,000 claims so far according to the Insurance Council of Australia.
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- March 19 2021
Swiss Re’s coal pledge sets a marker
Cutting thermal coal exposure from treaties puts pressure on competitors to follow suit.
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- March 17 2021
Marsh rebrand has one eye on the competition
Global broker does away with JLT brand acquired in 2019 as Aon/WTW deal progresses.
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- January 21 2021
IAG receives over 5,000 claims after holiday storms
Australian insurer tells IAN additional claims are expected in the coming weeks.
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- September 16 2020
Specialty players position for Asia M&A rebound
The uncertainty created by Covid-19 could spur consolidation in the region, as rates bottom out.
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- August 11 2020
Lloyd’s Maynard urges adaption to post-Covid risks
Head of innovation says a company's value is increasingly based on brand, reputation and IP.
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- August 4 2020
BHSI’s Beltran to oversee Asia head of first party lines
Carlos Beltran moves from Dubai to Singapore for the role.
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- May 4 2020
Breuil eyes sustainable Asia footprint amid uncertainty
BHSI's Asia Middle East president on rate increases, specialty growth, hiring and Covid-19.
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- March 19 2020
New Zealand’s SkyCity secures US$50m fire payout
Money expected to arrive over April with Chubb understood to be the lead insurer.
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- January 6 2020
IAG ups cat reinsurance cover by US$700m
Protection increases after breaching perils allowance in first half of the financial year.
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- November 4 2019
Typhoon Hagibis losses expected at US$7bn to US$11bn: RMS
Alongside Typhoon Faxai, Japan's recent storms could be as expensive as Typhoon Jebi.
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- October 31 2019
US giant could be on hook for Auckland fire: report
Three insurers, including Chubb, have been reported as behind the coverage for the burnt convention centre.
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- May 10 2019
Buffett on insurance
Warren Buffett opines on competition, China, alternative investments and Tesla’s plan to sell insurance.
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- May 6 2019
Typhoon Jebi looms over reinsurers’ Q1 results
Last year's huge storm in Japan continues to have repercussions for the market.
