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- March 17 2023
Indian trade credit specialist Origin ties up with AU Group to expand offering
The partnership will help the Indian carrier offer coverage for political risk, non-payment, bankruptcy and insolvency.
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- March 17 2023
Zurich, Etiqa among insurers bidding for Selangor takaful scheme
Four insurers, including Takaful Ikhlas and Takaful Malaysia, have applied to manage the accident insurance scheme that will cover six million residents.
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- March 17 2023
Asuransi Astra to maintain strong capital, reports robust numbers: AM Best
The rating agency has assigned an A- (excellent) rating to the company with a stable outlook
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- March 17 2023
Opinion: Lloyd’s investment losses flag risks for Asian (re)insurers
The US$3.6bn hole in the market's 2022 results and current banking turmoil show the need for carriers to revisit their portfolios and reassure investors.
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- March 17 2023
Axa XL strengthens Asia marine team with two senior level promotions
The insurer has named Itono Hakim as head of marine hull and aviation and Woei Chi Tan as hull practice leader for the region.
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- March 16 2023
Exclusive: Hankook Tire fire losses may reach liability limit of US$230m
While KB Insurance has a 40% exposure to the risk pool, Samsung, Hyundai and DB Insurance have 20% each, IAN can reveal.
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- March 16 2023
Ping An P&C combined ratio rises to 100.3% in 2022
The Chinese carrier saw premium income grow 10.4% year on year to US$43bn.
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- March 15 2023
India’s Bandhan Group eyes deal for general insurance foray: report
The financial services group had recently met IRDAI officials as part of its insurance foray.
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- March 15 2023
QBE elevates Andex Fung to head of Asia SME
Fung was most recently QBE's head of retail and SME underwriting for Hong Kong.
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- March 15 2023
Claims pile up from Malaysia flood losses as unseasonal rains continue
Loss adjusters have seen hundreds of claims, while agriculture damage already exceeds the overall losses in the state of Johor for 2022.
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- March 15 2023
Marsh McLennan appoints North Asia, South-East Asia CEOs and 11 country heads in Asia
In a wholesale leadership overhaul in the region, the group has new chief executives in Japan, China, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam.
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- March 15 2023
Generali Asia P&C combined ratio improves to 99%
The carrier's Asia P&C gross written premium was up 16% on a "like for like basis" in FY 2022.
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- March 14 2023
Government may inject funds into 3 Indian state-owned general insurers: report
United India Insurance, Oriental Insurance and National Insurance are facing a US$485m shortfall in capital to meet solvency requirements.
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- March 14 2023
Asian insurers lag global peers as IFRS 17 kicks in
With traditional accounting measures such as GWP and NWP being phased out, there are numerous reporting challenges to overcome.
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- March 14 2023
Markel hires downstream energy underwriter from Scor in Singapore
JJ Wong has become one of five downstream underwriters at the global player.
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- March 14 2023
FWD refiles for Hong Kong IPO again
The Hong Kong-headquartered insurer had previously delayed the listing twice due to 'a weak market'.
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- March 13 2023
Seoul Credit Insurance to kick off pre-IPO roadshows in Hong Kong, Singapore
The Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation-owned insurer has reported a profit of US$433m in FY 2022.
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- March 13 2023
La Niña has ended with chances of El Niño, says US agency
The average global temperature tends to be higher during El Niño, with scientists forecasting the summer of 2023 to be among the hottest globally.
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- March 13 2023
Howden to ‘consider strategic acquisition opportunities’ in Asia: Chye Huat
IAN spoke to the Howden Asia CEO on the broker's plans for regional growth and key risk opportunities in energy, cyber, nat cats, and employee benefits.
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- March 13 2023
Fac broker Reggie Choo to join Miller in Singapore
Choo joins Miller from Bowring Marsh at a time when facultative (re)insurance becomes increasingly in demand in Asia.
