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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.
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- November 12 2024
McLarens eyes acquisitions in non-claims technical advisory services
The global adjuster identifies forensic engineering, quantity surviving and forensic accounting as potential areas interest for deals.
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- November 12 2024
Amit Ganorkar returns to Tata AIG as managing director and CEO
Ganorkar, who was previously the chief operating officer of the Indian insurer, takes over from Neelesh Garg, who resigned last month.
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- November 12 2024
AIG Korea takes Aon’s Han Bit Kim as financial lines underwriter
Seoul-based Kim was most recently manager for the broker focused on the dynamics of large complex insurance policies.
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- November 11 2024
London Australia Underwriting appoints head of new wholesale division
Sydney-based Holly Blower will head the new division, which will complement the MGA's extensive binder business to assist with hard to place opportunities.
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- November 11 2024
China’s ZhongAn’s operating performance is subject to investment volatility, business risk: AM Best
The rating agency affirms financial strength rating of A- (excellent) and long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (excellent) to the carrier with a stable outlook.
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- November 11 2024
NZ non-life segment growth to remain robust even as carriers adjust rates: AM Best
In its latest report on the segment, the rating agency has maintained a stable outlook citing solid premium growth supported by rate adjustments.
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- November 11 2024
Chubb promotes Conrad Gordon to South Asia property manager
Gordon, who was previously property manager covering Victoria and Tasmania, will relocate from Melbourne to Singapore for his new role.
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- November 11 2024
SIRC: Reinsurers look to consolidate underwriting gains while tapping into fast-growing APAC
As renewals conference season draws to a close with the Singapore event, IAN brings you the reinsurance gather's key takeaways and what they mean for upcoming renewals.
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- November 11 2024
Skuld announces 5% general increase for 2025 renewal
Any adjustments to the International Group of P&I Clubs excess of loss reinsurance programme will be added separately.
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- November 11 2024
Time for India to allow 100% FDI in insurance: IRDAI
A unified license for insurers is in the works, and the country’s government is looking into recommendations made by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India.
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- November 11 2024
RJC Insurance Brokers launches in New South Wales
The broker will be led by managing directors Russell and Julie Chegwyn and will place and manage covers for businesses in industries ranging from rail construction & maintenance to civil construction.
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- November 8 2024
Fitch upgrades QBE Insurance as profitability, capital buffer improve
The rating agency has affirmed QBE's insurer rating 'A-' taking into account its improving financial performance and solid capitalisation metrics.
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- November 8 2024
Swiss Re CorSo names Robert Hunziker interim APAC CEO as Jonathan Rake promoted to global role
Rake, who has been the insurer's regional chief executive from 2017, will take charge as CEO fo Swiss Re reinsurance solutions from January 1.
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- November 8 2024
Sinosure limits trade credit insurance for exports to Russia: report
The Chinese state-owned carrier has reportedly started refusing to insure supplies against the risk of non-payment to Russia fearing payment disruptions and secondary sanctions.
