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- February 5 2025
Aon: Asian market continues to soften, Japan bucks the trend
While most markets in the region saw up to 10% reduction in Q4, Japan had a 10% increase in rates, the broker's report said.
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- February 5 2025
Asia insurance rates decline 3% in Q4 2024, driven by cyber and finpro lines: Marsh
Cyber rates drop by 11%, while finpro falls 9%, both extending the previous quarterly declines in 2024, according to the latest Global Insurance Market Index by the broker.
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- February 5 2025
‘We are the captain of this ship’: Bajaj-Allianz edges closer to split
Chairman and managing director Sanjiv Bajaj expresses the need for 'greater control' in an interview with Bloomberg TV.
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- February 5 2025
Aon promotes Lee Huang Ng to head of Taiwan
Ng will relocate to Taipei and report to head of Greater China Qin Lu after succeeding new head of Hong Kong, Ernest Leung.
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- February 5 2025
GIC Re moves ahead with plan to set up UK subsidiary
Subject to regulatory approval, Indian state-owned reinsurer will incorporate the wholly owned GIC Re, India Service Company.
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- February 5 2025
Allianz Partners names Dominic Ganter as MD for Greater SE Asia
Gantner, who joined the company in 2019, was most recently managing director for Southeast Europe.
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- February 4 2025
Samsung Fire & Marine may become subsidiary of group’s life arm: report
Samsung Life's shareholding may cross the 15% threshold following the P&C insurer's proposed share buyback plan, according to a report in Korean business paper Chosun.
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- February 4 2025
FM promotes Singapore-based Chia Howe Chang to broker engagement manager
Chang, who has worked at the commercial insurer for 14 years in two separate stints, was most recently global services executive.
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- February 4 2025
Floodgates to open? India lifting FDI limit promises insurance landscape shift
Removing India's foreign investment cap for insurance companies could attract a surge of international capital, according to market experts.
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- February 3 2025
Generali Malaysia promotes Lee Chee Fooi as chief distribution officer
The carrier has also promoted chief commercial lines officer Soo Wai Har as CEO of Generali Life Insurance Malaysia, as incumbent Rebecca Tan heads to Generali Indonesia as chief executive.
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- February 3 2025
Lockton Asia appoints Lesley Jamieson as regional senior vice president for operations
Jamieson, who will be based in Hong Kong, will report to the broker's regional COO Philip Corrigan.
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- February 3 2025
Great American elevates Vanessa Teo to deputy CEO of Singapore branch
Teo, most recently chief financial and operating officer, will continue to oversee finance and operations of the carrier's only Asian office, while also taking on broader strategic responsibilities.
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- February 3 2025
India to remove FDI cap for foreign insurers
Limit for the sector will be increased to 100% from 74% for companies that invest the entire premium in India.
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- January 29 2025
MS Amlin expands Phoenix Re capacity to US$90m in fifth renewal
Strong performance, rising investor interest in Asia cat risk drives demand for insurer’s Singapore-based sidecar.
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- January 29 2025
Exclusive: Liberty India to enter specialty market with surety buildout as interest grows
Liberty Mutual's joint venture is planning to launch the new line in the next few months, the carrier exclusively confirms to IAN.
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- January 28 2025
Sompo promotes Jasmine Chan to senior VP for APAC ceded reinsurance
APAC CEO Kenneth Reilly tells IAN Chan has 'an extensive knowledge of Sompo’s product offerings and the APAC market dynamics'.
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- January 28 2025
‘Nimble’ Thomas Miller-backed MGA targets APAC marine, energy ‘grey areas’
Navata, supported by Lloyd's and HDI Global capacity, is following its clients' transition from oil and gas to renewables, says Singapore lead Mark Nunn.
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- January 27 2025
The Hartford continues Lloyd’s Asia buildout with senior appointment
Shuohan Dai joins as senior underwriter for credit and political risk following the carrier's launch of its Syndicate 1221 earlier this month.
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- January 27 2025
China Taiping, subsidiaries to benefit from government support: Fitch
Fitch has affirmed 'A' rating with negative outlook for all non-life entities except Taiping Re, which has been given stable outlook on its credit profile and strong underwriting performance.
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- January 27 2025
Howden confirms Steve Hutchinson’s appointment as chief broking officer for Hong Kong
Hutchinson will focus on expanding capabilities in key sectors, including construction, multinational clients and large complex accounts, as first reported by IAN.
