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- November 5 2024
APAC cyber uptake still low despite softer pricing, ample capacity
While carriers are developing a better understanding of cyber risk, there is a need for further education to address the protection gap, especially in emerging markets.
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- November 4 2024
Price Forbes Singapore appoints Jennifer Gray as director of professional risks and healthcare
Gray will focus on managing and expanding the broker's regional portfolio, leveraging her experience to drive growth through both domestic and international markets, and will be reporting to APAC CEO Philip Johnson.
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- November 4 2024
Liberty Mutual names APAC head of claims for international insurance business amid regional leadership reshuffle
The carrier has expanded its recently formed commercial and specialty (re)insurance team with the appointment of Robert Mercer, who is succeeding Carlos Alberto Martinez who will retire by the end of the year.
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- November 4 2024
Axa XL bolsters Asia fine art & specie team with a senior hire
Hong Kong-based Rhiannon Alban-Davies joins the specialty carrier as regional head of fine art & specie.
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- November 4 2024
Nawaz Imam joins Blackpanda as chief financial officer
Imam has over 18 years in investment banking, asset management and technology experience.
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- November 4 2024
Arch Indemnity could see underwriting results moderate as claims set to pick up: Fitch
The rating agency has assigned an 'A+' (strong) rating with a stable outlook to the carrier due to its moderate company profile, very strong capitalisation, financial performance and earnings, and support from the parent Arch Capital Group.
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- November 4 2024
Reinsurers are again looking for growth, but stability is key: Mapfre Re’s Sanchez Cea
The reinsurer expects the market to maintain discipline in underwriting and risk selection despite the increasingly competitive market.
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- November 4 2024
Rate erosion in non-property classes likely over increased competition: Markel
Pent-up interest across some new markets for access to business in Asia Pacific likely to dominate and drive longer-term growth, says Markel’s Kevin Leung.
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- November 4 2024
‘Bright future’ for structured solutions in APAC as awareness grows: Guy Carpenter
Bridging the gap between risk appetites of cedents and reinsurers is a key theme for the market, says Guy Carpenter’s Hussain Ahmad.
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- November 4 2024
Upcoming renewals should ‘maintain balance’: Munich Re
Hit by cat events, South-East Asian renewals will likely be stable to hard, says Hitesh Kotak.
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- November 4 2024
Reinsurance to support Asia’s climate, energy, digital, and demographic transition: MAS chairman
Insurance ecosystem, AI and alternative risk transfer markets will reinforce Singapore as Asia’s leading reinsurance hub, minister Gan Kim Yong said in the keynote address, opening this year’s SIRC.
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- November 4 2024
Expanding into non-ILS capital pools is a priority: MS Amlin
William Ho, MS Amlin Asia Pacific CEO, discusses the evolving regional reinsurance landscape, the impact of recent cat losses, and the reinsurer’s strategic growth plans in APAC.
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- November 4 2024
SIRC diary: Think Small
Given Asia's huge population and prospects for continued economic growth, it remains the case that insurance penetration rates across a swathe of product lines remain too low.do it
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- November 4 2024
Singapore will benefit hugely from delivery of Blueprint II: IUA’S CEO Matcham
The delivery of the London Market’s ambitious digital overhaul strategy, Blueprint, will also serve as a catalyst for change and improvement in the Singapore market, according to Dave Matcham, CEO of the International Underwriting Association (IUA).
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- November 4 2024
Capital may be international, renewal is always local: Aspen Re
Singapore head Tay Boon Chuan reflects on the market dynamics of 2024 and the collective gains achieved over the past two years.
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- November 4 2024
Capital management, technology key to adapting to changing reinsurance landscape: Fitch
The reinsurance sector is undergoing significant transformations, driven by regulatory changes, emerging risks, and evolving investment strategies, says Jeffrey Liew of Fitch.
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- November 4 2024
Steadfast on track to complete US$200m in acquisitions in FY 2025
In its annual general meeting, the Australian broking group addressed allegations of opacity in its strata operations and leadership succession.
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- November 4 2024
IQUW launches in Australia with financial institutions offering
The UK underwriter will offer the product with integrated cyber coverage to private, small-to-mid-market financial services companies.
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- November 1 2024
KB Insurance sees growth in capital and surplus: AM Best
The rating agency has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (excellent)for the South Korean carrier with a stable outlook.
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- November 1 2024
Singapore Reinsurers’ Association names Kenrick Law as chairman, James Beedle as deputy chairman
Law takes over from Marc Haushofer, former senior vice president, Asia Pacific at Renaissance Re, who has served as the association’s chairman for the past eight years.
