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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.
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- November 3 2022
SiriusPoint closes Singapore office; Monica Cramér Manhem set to retire
Amid a restructure, the president of international reinsurance and SiriusPoint International CEO will help find a successor.
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- November 3 2022
Chubb appoints Hong Kong travel head
Coey Lai joins from bolttech as the government gradually relaxes Covid restrictions.
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- November 3 2022
Insurers have to optimise their portfolio: Swiss Re’s Victor Kuk
Asian renewals are in a transition as cedents sweat over capacity and spike in price and retentions.
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- November 3 2022
Q&A: Gallagher Re’s Mark Morley on renewals, inflation and pricing
The Singapore-based APAC managing director shares his views.
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- November 2 2022
AGCS hires APAC leaders for marine, energy & construction
Former Ascot exec Sam Bartram leads marine, as Trent Cannings set to join from AIG.
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- November 2 2022
Nexus seals MGA deal, eyes APAC expansion
Spectrum Risk Management focuses on marine and property (re)insurance in Asia Pacific and MENA.
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- November 2 2022
SIRC: Inflation hard to ‘put back in the bottle’ as digitalisation ‘imperative’
A panel of experts from Beazley, Guy Carpenter, Munich Re and Swiss Re shared their views as regional challenges mount.
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- November 2 2022
2023 target is to use data connectivity to build a vibrant ecosystem: HKIA CEO
Open API, improving data gaps and cybersecurity will be priorities, according to Clement Cheung.
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- November 2 2022
Credit and motor challenges behind negative Indonesia non-life outlook: AM Best
There has been premium rate inadequacy and weaknesses in underwriting risk management.
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- November 1 2022
Typhoon Nanmadol losses expected at US$775m: Perils
Claims are lower than initially feared from the powerful Japanese storm.
