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- June 16 2022
Modelling deficit highlights APAC reputational risk
With over 25% of a company's value linked to reputation, boards need to prioritise cover.
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- June 15 2022
IAG New Zealand taps Tower for distribution role
Paula ter Brake will start in September and report to chief executive Amanda Whiting.
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- June 15 2022
Digit Insurance seeks to become India’s second domestic reinsurer
Any move to compete with GIC Re needs final approval by the regulator.
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- June 15 2022
Toa Re’s ratings revised to negative outlook by S&P
The COR of the group has exceeded 100% for four consecutive years.
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- June 15 2022
Asia nat cats at lowest level in a decade
Damages in 2022 are just US$4.5bn, with losses from storms at their lowest in 20 years.
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- June 14 2022
Aon’s reinsurance arm appoints Asia and China head of casualty
Yosuke Yasuda has joined the broker from Swiss Re and is based in Singapore.
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- June 14 2022
Chubb Singapore appoints head of claims
Will Field has worked at the global insurer for over a decade.
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- June 14 2022
Catalina’s Asia Capital Re gets new Asia CEO
Wei-Lyn Loh has been with the reinsurer for seven years.
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- June 14 2022
Macau extends nat cat scheme to black rain: report
The decision comes after heavy rain hit the SAR last week.
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- June 14 2022
Positive winds carry Japan’s P&C majors into Q2
Sompo, Tokio Marine and MS&AD to benefit from fewer claims and higher premiums, if the weather holds.
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- June 13 2022
Insurtech Profile: Akur8
This French insurtech is now bringing its AI pricing solution to Asian clients.
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- June 13 2022
Tower completes sale of Papua New Guinea subsidiary
Local P&C player Alpha Insurance has bought the book as Tower focuses on other Pacific Islands.
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- June 13 2022
New Zealand secures record NZ$7.2bn EQC reinsurance cover
EQC chief executive said the country is "punching above its weight" on the global stage.
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- June 13 2022
Asia casts its eye over the Florida renewals
Munich Re, Swiss Re and RenaissanceRe have all withdrawn capacity from the market.
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- June 10 2022
Are international reinsurers right to show China caution?
Covid, geopolitical issues and a competitive market are making some firms rethink strategy.
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- June 10 2022
Howden acquires TigerRisk to create global reinsurance player
Howden Tiger will have 450 staff across 30 offices with an APAC footprint.
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- June 10 2022
Allianz Asia Pacific hires COO from Prudential Malaysia
Kim Leng Teh will start the new role from August 1.
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- June 10 2022
Former Swiss Re director joins HDFC Ergo in underwriting role
Harini Kannan is leading the Indian JV insurer's casualty and specialty team.
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- June 10 2022
Munich Re appoints L&H South-East Asia managing director
Akash Gupta starts on July 1 in Singapore and reports to David Hughes.
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- June 9 2022
Perils ups Australia east coast flooding loss to US$3.5bn
The increase is US$720m above its previous estimate for the Q1 nat cat in Queensland and NSW.
