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- September 25 2023
AM Best affirms Sompo Japan’s ratings on strong overseas business growth
The Japanese insurer’s international arms bring in 38% of net premiums, 74% of adjusted profits in FY 2022, the rating agency said.
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- September 25 2023
Nat Re’s underwriting to improve on exit from unprofitable non-life treaties and focus on life, specialty: AM Best
The rating agency has affirmed the reinsurer ratings of the Philippines' sole reinsurer.
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- September 22 2023
AM Best affirms Samsung Fire’s rating with its long-term insurance business driving profits
The carrier’s Indonesian subsidiary Samsung Tugu reported a five-year average combined ratio of 57%, the rating agency noted.
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- September 22 2023
Generali GC&C makes two senior Asia appointments in Hong Kong
Matthew Day becomes Asia head of risk engineering & loss prevention while Danny La joins as Asia head of strategic initiatives & business transformation.
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- September 22 2023
Analytics: Asian marine premiums cross US$10bn despite slowing cargo growth
Flattening economic growth in China and the strengthening dollar drive down cargo premiums from the region, while hull premiums benefit from post-Covid recovery, says IUMI.
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- September 22 2023
Lloyd’s partners UN to scale insurance access for climate-vulnerable countries in APAC
Initially focussing on building solutions across Fiji and the Pacific Islands, the partnership will seek to replicate the model in Asia and Africa.
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- September 22 2023
Liberty General Insurance appoints Parag Ved as India CEO
Ved takes on the role following the retirement of Roopam Asthana, who was instrumental in establishing Liberty’s business operations in India.
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- September 21 2023
Canopius continues Australia expansion with two senior hires
Lucy Lumb joins the firm as underwriter, property coverholder and delegated authority, while Trisha Urquhart joins as underwriter - accident and health.
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- September 21 2023
Bolttech raises US$50m from LeapFrog in extended Series B round
The Singapore-based insurtech will use the proceeds to fund its global growth strategy, with a focus on emerging markets.
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- September 21 2023
Former CEO, CFO at New Zealand’s collapsed insurer CBL cleared of fraud charges
There were 11 cases brought by the country's Serious Fraud Office relating to transactions made by CEO Paul Harris and CFO Carden Mulholland in the run-up to the failure of the credit insurer.
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- September 21 2023
China-Taiwan woes put pressure on marine (re)insurance market
Lack of data for accumulation risks and unavailability of a maximum loss scenario are real concerns for the shipping sector, says IUMI president Frédéric Denèfle.
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- September 20 2023
Typhoon Nanmadol’s final loss count is US$850m: Perils
The storm hit the Japanese islands of Kyushu and Shikoku and the western and central regions of Japan’s main island of Honshu in September last year.
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- September 20 2023
Miller rolls out APAC treaty team with Lockton Re raid
The team led by Richard Broad will see Bruce Ford and Pei Nee Goi join him in Singapore, while Jo Garnett and Hui Sin Low join in Malaysia.
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- September 20 2023
Steadfast’s Insurance Brands adds Peacock Insurance to its fold
The New South Wales-based brokerage specialises in heavy transport, earthmoving insurance and marine and logistics coverage.
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- September 20 2023
Sedgwick New Zealand strengthens business development team to expand local base
Hamish Blair (pictured) has been promoted to head of business development and Shuzaha Houghton roped in as business development manager.
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- September 20 2023
Australia’s BoM declares El Niño and positive Indian Ocean Dipole as bushfires spark across three states
The combination, last seen in 2015, means warmer and drier conditions for at least the next three months increasing the risk of bushfires.
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- September 20 2023
CIB’s chairman Alex Yip eyes GBA opportunities for Hong Kong’s specialty market
Since transitioning away from being a self-regulatory body, the Confederation of Insurance Brokers is focusing on redeveloping the city as a ‘key hub’ for the Asian (re)insurance sector.
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- September 20 2023
Hong Kong’s drainage improvements allowed city to bounce back after historic rainstorm: Guy Carpenter
The broker notes a further five stormwater storage tanks are being planned in the SAR which saw 60 flooding and 75 landslide reports and 80 blocked roads.
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- September 20 2023
Arch Australia hires Joe Bone as PI product and distribution manager
Based in Sydney, the former BHSI exec will report to Anthony Hinde, underwriting manager, professional indemnity.
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- September 20 2023
ICA welcomes New South Wales budget for disaster resilience, calls for tax reform
The state has the highest rate of insurance taxes in the country with insurance customers hit with both stamp duty and the emergency services levy.
