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- September 11 2023
Despite volatility, Asian reinsurers set for better underwriting results: AM Best
The overall combined ratio of APAC's leading reinsurers improved slightly to 100.8% in FY 2022 from 101.1% in the previous year.
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- September 11 2023
Dual promotes Leo Abbruzzo to executive chairman for ANZ as it rejigs regional leadership
Deputy CEO Michael Ussher takes on additional responsibilites at the Howden-owned MGA, which has also named a new Australia, New Zealand CUO and a head of national partnerships.
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- September 11 2023
Chubb elevates Nelson Turk to Thailand head of P&C
In his new role, Bangkok-based Turk will lead the carrier's growing portfolio in the country.
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- September 11 2023
Hong Kong to see most claims since 2018 typhoon after record rainfall; Shenzhen also hit
Rates to harden as insurers count costs of BI claims, damage to vehicles, flats, roads, hotels, shopping malls and metro stations caused by flooding, according to market experts.
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- September 11 2023
US sanctions jet-fuel shipments to Myanmar: IGP&I
While restrictions apply only to fuel for military purposes, in practice, it may be impossible to prove that shipments are only for civil aviation, which may lead to exclusions in P&I cover.
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- September 11 2023
Allianz Trade names Imran Khan as India country manager
Mumbai-based Khan will manage credit risk of Allianz Trade's clients in India and work closely with broker partners in the country.
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- September 11 2023
Hong Kong tech hub receives ransom demands after data breach: reports
Hackers are demanding around US$300,000 to return the data taken from startups in Cyberport, which also incubates several insurtechs.
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- September 11 2023
Asian reinsurance rates to stay high in FY 2023: Fitch
Rate increases and tighter renewal terms have offset the impact of inflation-induced rising claims.
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- September 8 2023
Sompo Japan CEO Giichi Shirakawa steps down over Bigmotor scandal
The top executive will resign and take responsibility for the company’s handling of the insurance fraud, while a nomination committee has been constituted to find a successor.
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- September 8 2023
Hong Kong sees heaviest rainfall on record overnight as HKO issues black rain signal
There is dramatic flooding across the SAR with many claims expected to keep brokers, insurers and adjusters busy.
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- September 8 2023
Tysers Singapore ropes in Babita Rai as reinsurance MD
In her new role, Rai will lead the AUB Group-owned Lloyd's wholesale broker's reinsurance operations in the Lion City.
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- September 8 2023
Lloyd’s new consortia wording to bring London market flavour to APAC
Allowing service companies to aggregate capacity like in London will facilitate local access to specialist products, larger line sizes and more efficiency in the region.
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- September 8 2023
Marsh HK’s Duncan Stockley heads risk management client services as Nick Cousins continues as chief client officer
Stockley's new position is concurrent with his head of placement and specialties’ roles, while Cousins will concentrate on clients.
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- September 8 2023
AIG hires BHSI’s senior exec Kathleen Warden as head of client and broker engagement, APAC & Australia
She will continue to be based in Sydney and is scheduled to begin the new assignment with effect from September 12.
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- September 8 2023
Howden snaps up Auckland-based IUNZ
Insurance Underwriters NZ operates as a financial advice provider for Apex Insurance, dealing with Tower Insurance products.
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- September 7 2023
Vesttoo investigation blames CEO, 3 senior execs, China Construction Bank and Standard Chartered staff for fraud
Interim CEO says it plans to sue the former employees named in the report and the Chinese bank, according to a first interim report with the US court identifying the people behind the forged letters of credit.
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- September 7 2023
Seoul Guarantee Insurance plans Hong Kong, Singapore IPO roadshows
The state-owned insurer plans to hold domestic and international investor meeting till the middle of next month for listing as early as November.
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- September 7 2023
Chubb Singapore’s Jerry Ng to lead consumer and bancassurance, Eric Kwan handed distribution role
Both Ng and Kwan will report to Hng Keng Yoong, GI country president for Chubb, in their expanded roles.
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- September 7 2023
Analytics: Chinese P&C carriers focus on agri, liability offerings in acceleration away from motor
- Analytics
- Agriculture
- China
- China Continent P&C
- China Pacific Insurance P&C
- PICC Property and Casualty
- Ping An
- Sunshine Insurance
Improved underwriting results, new products and a push from the government are driving growth, but an uncertain economic outlook has seen carriers rush to pare credit surety exposures.
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- September 7 2023
Lloyd’s Lab’s 11th cohort has focus on APAC climate, cyber and sustainability
Four insurtechs joining the programme will focus on developing solutions to some of the biggest risks faced by businesses and communities in the region.
