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- November 11 2022
FTX collapse puts the focus on crypto insurance
Hong Kong could lead the way for much-needed regulation of the digital asset space.
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- November 11 2022
Evergreen captive sees ‘favourable’ net claims: AM Best
AM Best expects that marine underwriting results will continue to be the main driver of its bottom-line.
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- November 10 2022
Chubb promotes Ben Howell to lead APAC consumer business
The regional head of A&H takes on the role with immediate effect.
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- November 10 2022
ZhongAn’s investment income balances ‘marginal’ underwriting result: AM Best
Investments will continue to be the main driver of profits over the medium term.
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- November 10 2022
Tokio Marine opens digital labs in Singapore, Taipei and Tokyo
The Japanese giant is creating a new ecosystem, inspired by its Brazilian app.
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- November 10 2022
Nepal’s regulator rebrands as new Insurance Bill enacted
The Nepal Insurance Authority, previously known as Beema Samiti, will keep the same board.
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- November 10 2022
China policy push spurs demand for cyber cover
A data privacy law and a new draft cybersecurity insurance framework should help the domestic market.
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- November 10 2022
Charles Taylor strengthens Asia presence with Vietnam office
The loss adjuster will deal with losses in industries such as property, liability, aviation, marine, and engineering services.
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- November 9 2022
Adva Underwriting brings on board Joanne Chan for APAC marine cargo foray
Chan, who joins the specialist MGA in Hong Kong, will focus on bringing additional capacity in the region.
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- November 9 2022
Reinsurers seek correction through rates, retentions and tighter terms
As Asia 1.1 renewals gather momentum, the market is facing a perfect storm of challenges.
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- November 9 2022
FM Global opens US$57m Singapore risk management centre
The facility in the Singapore Science Park will also house the insurer's Asia head office.
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- November 8 2022
PSC confirms trio of acquisitions as Hong Kong revenue climbs to US$4.5m
The group is spending US$14m on Hong Kong's Charter-Union Insurance Brokers, Ensurance UK and Australia's Trade Credit Risk.
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- November 8 2022
India eyes parametric alternatives for crop insurance scheme
The market seeks to introduce greater efficiency in the oft-criticised agri insurance scheme through new technologies.
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- November 7 2022
WTW appoints Oliver Scarr as head of cargo in Asia
Based out of Singapore, Scarr will report to Lewis Hart, head of marine for the broker in Asia.
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- November 7 2022
RMS’ Michael Steel: ‘Committed to expanding APAC footprint in terms of models, perils and people’
In an IAN interview, the risk modeller’s global head discussed regional growth plans, climate change, the ILS market, cyber risks, ESG underwriting and the Moody’s merger.
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- November 7 2022
Opinion: Hong Kong EC terrorism pool leaves much to be desired
It is time the government adjusted the coverage limits that were set 20 years ago and allowed private participation.
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- November 7 2022
IRDAI may ease capital norms for insurers
The Indian regulator is mulling opening up the sector for different types of companies such as banks and microfinance companies.
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- November 4 2022
Fubon Insurance’s strong capitalisation will help rebound from Covid: AM Best
A capital injection of US$468.5m in August 2022 from its parent is sufficient to absorb the potential pandemic claims for the Taiwanese carrier.
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- November 4 2022
SIRC: Capacity woes and rising rates dominate Asia renewals
Pricing, structuring and climate change occupy discussions as the industry gathered in Singapore.
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- November 3 2022
Sompo International recruits Axa chief actuary as APAC pricing VP
Fred Weber, who was at Axa since 2004, will continue to be based in Singapore.
