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- November 15 2024
‘No guarantee’ Allianz-Income deal will proceed, discussions ongoing
Allianz and Income Insurance said they are still having discussions on amendments to the proposed acquisition deal.
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- November 15 2024
Emerging capital standards to increase Korea, HK and Taiwan insurance consolidation: Fitch Ratings
Regulators in the Asia Pacific region are upgrading existing solvency frameworks with a growing emphasis on aligning with ICS, IFRS 17 and other global regimes.
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- November 15 2024
Mitsui Sumitomo to offer Australia SME capacity to Argyle Insurance
The multi-year agreement, starting January 1, 2025, will offer business insurance packages with an extended combined limit of up to US$4.52m.
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- November 15 2024
Singapore’s MS First Capital Insurance’s rating outlook upgraded to positive
The global rating agency revises MSFC’s outlooks to positive, affirms financial strength rating of A (excellent) and long-term issuer credit rating of “a+” (excellent).
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- November 15 2024
US exposures, climate change, pricing challenges weigh on APAC casualty underwriters
The casualty market faces challenges in predicting risks due to global interconnectedness and emerging threats like PFAS and cyber.
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- November 15 2024
Hannover Re Malaysia to axe about 30 roles in data and technology, special project teams
The reinsurer told IAN that it has decided that a "very limited number of non-underwriting jobs are no longer required" and is working with the affected colleagues on all possible alternatives.
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- November 15 2024
South Korea’s non-life insurance outlook stable on new regulations, strong P&C, motor results: AM Best
In terms of challenges faced by the segment, AM Best highlighted slower expansion of auto insurance owing to recent rate cuts and sluggish growth in motor vehicle registrations as a key factor.
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- November 14 2024
Envest acquires majority stake in Bendigo Insurance Brokers
The merger will add the broker to the network of Aviso Group and will bring the combined GWP up to US$616.4bn with the addition of the broker's US$13.3mn of gross written premium.
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- November 14 2024
New Zealand set to adopt modernised insurance law as bill passes third parliamentary reading
The legislation will help protect consumers and provide certainty for insurers, ICNZ said welcoming the legislation.
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- November 14 2024
Edme Insurance Brokers brings on board Nochiketa Dixit as managing director
Mumbai-based Dixit will manage retail, BFSI, IT/ITES, structured credit and affinity for the broker.
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- November 14 2024
PARIMA Taipei gathering to explore Asian response to global risks
The conference, which will draw risk managers from around the region, will tackle contemporary challenges faced by businesses, societies, and governments emphasising the need for collaboration and preparedness.
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- November 14 2024
Market consolidation crucial for APAC’s maturing economies: AM Best’s Carter
Regulators are looking at capital reforms to drive consolidation, but the markets have yet to see the impact, says the rating agency’s APAC managing director.
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- November 14 2024
Singapore blocked Income-Allianz deal over US$1.4bn ‘capital extraction’ plan
The proposed plan is “very different in both its nature and quantum” and “does not align with the representations NTUC Income made” to the government, MAS chairman said.
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- November 13 2024
Edme Insurance Brokers names Sanjay Radhakrishnan as CEO
Mumbai-based Radhakrishnan has been a founding member of Edme since its establishment following the sale of Aditya Birla Insurance Brokers to private equity firm Samara Capital Group.
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- November 13 2024
Maybank considering options for Ageas’ minority stake in Etiqa: report
The Malaysian bank may look to replace the Belgian insurer with another minority investor or buy out its minority stake.
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- November 13 2024
Specialty carriers swoop for APAC’s emerging A&H opportunity
The market is seeing an uptick in demand and rate correction in the region due to economic growth, demographic trends and inadequate public healthcare.
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- November 12 2024
New Zealand central bank warns Quest Insurance over non-compliance
Quest has acknowledged and remedied the breaches of its obligations and is in the process of implementing further risk management measure, RBNZ said.
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- November 12 2024
Tokio Marine Asia appoints Marsh’s Riky Parulian Silaen as marine cargo underwriting head
Jakarta-based Silaen was most recently manager for marine, cargo and logistics for the broker.
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- November 12 2024
Australian MGA Criterion expands into environmental impairment liability, D&O, casualty
The waste and recycling specialist is also planning to launch professional indemnity coverage, says underwriting director Stuart Kinsella.
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- November 12 2024
Howden expands in Hong Kong with Storfield acquisition
The SAR-based broker has a specialist focus on bloodstock, fine art, luxury vehicle and yacht insurance.
