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- December 12 2024
Crawford charts out renewable plans as they look to Asian hubs
The global loss adjuster is considering Sydney and Singapore for potential regional hubs, says global head of renewable energy Alan Tucker.
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- December 11 2024
Korean general insurers strengthen overseas push with Indonesia outreach
Carriers from the country have been expanding their operations in South-East Asian countries, including Indonesia and Vietnam.
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- December 11 2024
Howden Specialty expands natural resources team with Miller hire
Singapore-based Dipati will service the broker’s APAC power & energy client base from an engineering and claims perspective.
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- December 11 2024
Exclusive: Marsh’s Steve Hutchinson to join Howden Hong Kong as chief broking officer
Hutchinson was most recently senior vice president and risk management practice team leader for Marsh in Hong Kong.
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- December 11 2024
Marsh McLennan Taiwan CEO Seth Peller to take on expanded role as Hong Kong, Macau chief executive
Peller will replace Rohan Bhappu, who left the group last week.
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- December 11 2024
QBE’s Australia Pacific chief claims officer Jon Fox departs
Recruitment for Fox’s successor has commenced, in the interim the insurer's managing director for consumer Julie Starley will step in, a spokesperson told IAN.
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- December 11 2024
GBA cooperation key to viable climate-related insurance development: HKIA’s Clement Cheung
The Greater Bay Area could help the industry develop innovative products and services for the broader market, the HKIA chief executive said at the Asian Insurance Forum.
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- December 10 2024
Exclusive: Sedgwick Malaysia TPA lead Erwin Yu leaves following regional leadership rejig
Yu, who joined the loss adjuster in March this year, has left his role of director, service hub, third party administration after the departure of Asia CEO Veronica Grigg.
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- December 10 2024
Malaysian Re to maintain stability in underwriting performance: Fitch
The rating agency has affirmed the rating at 'A' (strong) with a stable outlook for the reinsurer citing its ability to manage potential volatility and earnings dependence on local voluntary cessions.
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- December 10 2024
Korea’s Wise expands reinsurance team with two hires
The broker has hired Jae Bok Cheong as director and Yerim Park as assistant manager.
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- December 10 2024
Japan P&I Club announces 7% premium hike for 2025 renewal amid inflation and uncertainties
The increase applies for owners’ and charterers’ entries, while rates for Japanese coastal vessels and FD&D cover remain unchanged.
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- December 10 2024
IAG subsidiary hit with yet another class action suit over ‘loyalty tax’
The insurer says it will defend the second group proceeding commenced by Slater and Gordon this year.
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- December 10 2024
Asian carriers must expand on renewables as climate losses exceed fossil fuels GWP
Insurers should use their influence on the traditional energy sector that only contributes 2% of the total premium to protect the remaining 98% of their business, say climate activists.
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- December 9 2024
China to ‘open up’ to foreign P&C players as part of industry reform action plan
The NFRA plan for the industry will also support the development of Hong Kong as an international financial centre.
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- December 9 2024
Miller powers up APAC energy team with Howden hire
The specilaist broker has hired Elizabeth McGonagle as head of power for the region based in Singapore.
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- December 9 2024
Exclusive: Marsh McLennan Hong Kong and Macau CEO Rohan Bhappu departs
Bhappu was given regional chief executive-level role last year as part of a group-wide senior management overhaul.
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- December 9 2024
KDIC picks Meritz Fire & Marine as preferred bidder for MG Non-Life sale
The bidder gets an exclusive negotiation period to complete the acquisition of the state-owned insolvent carrier.
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- December 9 2024
Meritz Fire & Marine’s strong earnings to support its risk-adjusted capitalisation: AM Best
The rating agency has affirmed financial strength rating of ‘A’ (excellent) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (excellent) of the carrier with a stable outlook.
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- December 9 2024
HDI Global Australia brings onboard ex-QBE Geoff Pratt as aviation underwriting manager
Pratt, who was aviation manager for the northern region and business relationship manager for the Australian insurer based in Brisbane, will relocate to Sydney for the new role.
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- December 9 2024
Charles Taylor strengthens Australasia presence through associateship with Carter Briggs Hurle
The associateship will support management of large and complex claims across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
