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- May 29 2023
Fitch Ratings downgrades Guoren P&C over risky assets, leverage
Guoren P&C’s insurer rating has been downgraded to BBB+ from A- with a stable outlook.
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- May 26 2023
Tower falls to US$3m first half loss as cat costs bite, COR at 105.3%
The Kiwi carrier settles 30% claims for Auckland floods and cyclone Gabrielle with large event losses rising 90% year-on-year to US$20m.
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- May 26 2023
Scor latest to exit net zero alliance
This is the fifth exit from the NZIA after Swiss Re, Hannover Re, Zurich and Munich Re.
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- May 26 2023
Labuan struggles to reignite interest as global insurance hub
Covid-19 may be over but global capital still isn’t returning to Malaysia’s offshore centre.
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- May 26 2023
Japan, Korean insurers brace for claims from ‘US$1bn’ Typhoon Mawar in Guam
There are 11 international hotels on the island which have BI cover. Crawford is sending 40 adjusters from Asia.
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- May 25 2023
Tencent-backed Hong Kong reinsurer FuSure to stay profitable with a single-digit return
The non-life reinsurer reported net profits in 2022, breaking even one year earlier than its original plan, says AM Best.
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- May 25 2023
Singapore insurers report 58% dip in 2022 profits despite premium growth: MTI
The 2022 economic survey noted that general insurers in the Lion City reported a 9.7% growth in GWP while the overall finance and insurance sector in the country shrank by 0.9%.
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- May 25 2023
Going to war on cyber wordings
As Lloyd’s war exclusions cause disquiet among insureds and reinsurers, the market is set to see a battle royale with APAC in the thick of it.
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- May 25 2023
Axa XL hires Nicholas Strong as senior casualty underwriter
Sydney-based Strong joins from CGU Insurance, where he held a similar role.
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- May 24 2023
Adva launches US$150m per cover marine war risk facility in Asia
The facility aims to ‘plug the gap’ in coverage for voyages to and from designated war risks exclusion zones.
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- May 24 2023
Reliance General Insurance promotes Namita Rohra to liability, credit and specialty head
Mumbai-based Namita Rohra was earlier segment head liability for cyber and specialty lines in Reliance General.
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- May 24 2023
Manila Central Post Office insured for US$11m with state-owned GSIS
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will provide a loan to reconstruct the important building damaged in a fire on May 21.
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- May 24 2023
US broking giant Brown & Brown enters Asia with Kentro buy
The sixth largest global broker eyes expansion in the region through MGA Nexus and specialty broker Capstone.
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- May 24 2023
Tower places additional US$63m reinstatement cover
With this reinstatement, the Kiwi carrier will ensure protection for a significant fourth catastrophe event within its current financial year.
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- May 24 2023
Indonesia carriers need to raise capital to meet new norms
OJK is proposing raising the minimum paid-up capital for non-life insurers to US$67m by 2028, from US$10m currently.
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- May 23 2023
RenaissanceRe to buy Validus Re from AIG for US$3bn
The transaction includes AlphaCat Managers and Talbot Treaty reinsurance business, but AIG will retain Talbot Underwriting and Western World.
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- May 23 2023
Uplift in consumer sentiment helps APAC carriers combat reinsurance costs, inflation: Fitch
Primary insurers have been able to pass on higher premium rates to customers, even double-digit hikes in places like Australia, without affecting business retention.
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- May 23 2023
Environmental liability: Why are take-up rates for environmental impairment liability insurance low in Asia?
Lack of awareness regarding coverage gaps in general liability and property policies and a limited ESG focus haven't helped.
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- May 23 2023
Brown & Brown acquires Nexus and Xenia owner Kentro Capital
The acquisition gives the US broker a foothold in Asia through MGAs Nexus and Spectrum, and broker Capstone.
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- May 23 2023
Axa XL looks to tap into Asia corporate mindset shift
The French (re)insurer sees huge potential in the region with eight Asian markets expected to grow 11% per year from 2021 to 2025.
