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- July 29 2022
Asia firms face ‘lack of skills’ to deal with cybersecurity threat: survey
Only 48% of respondents in Asia believe that their company has effective cyber policies, according to Marsh Mercer Benefits.
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- July 29 2022
APAC insured losses were US$8bn in H1 2022: Munich Re
Parts of eastern Australia saw their wettest week in February since 1900.
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- July 28 2022
Capacity tight due to complex risks in Asia’s tech market
BI risks, data security concerns and past losses are contributing to more conservative underwriting.
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- July 28 2022
Australia floods and Japan earthquake lead H1 2022 APAC insured losses: Aon
The total costs of the two disasters totaled US$6.2bn in insured losses.
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- July 27 2022
Fire and liability losses drive APAC claims burden
Inflation is set to add to a costly claims' environment of rising property values and extreme weather.
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- July 26 2022
Inflation fears fuel interest in digital analytics for pricing
AGCS and other insurers in Asia are turning to digital tools to improve methodologies in turbulent times.
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- July 22 2022
Twists and turns ahead for Asia’s insurtech market
The space is still finding its feet with valuations yet to settle, but there are some familiar themes.
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- July 21 2022
Generali Global Corporate & Commercial hires Swiss Re exec as Asia head of claims
Hong Kong-based Emma Ng will report to Axel Roesner, head of GC&C Asia.
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- July 21 2022
Zurich hands claims specialist Steven Kopti regional role
The firm is looking to recruit a new Singapore chief claims officer.
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- July 19 2022
P&I club Skuld could be downgraded on underwriting performance: S&P
The marine player, which has Hong Kong and Singapore offices, is selling Lloyd's subsidiary Asta.
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- July 18 2022
PartnerRe acquisition gives Covéa Asia platform
With US$600m in Asian premiums the French mutual can capitalise on fast-growing markets.
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- July 13 2022
Insurtech wefox raises US$400m, targets Asia by end of 2024
The firm is now valued at over US$4.5bn after another fundraise.
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- July 12 2022
APAC free trade pact could boost premiums by US$29bn
With 16 countries involved, RCEP will increase demand across lines including marine, trade credit and engineering.
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- July 11 2022
Gallagher eyes North Asia expansion
The broking giant has set-up a new office in Hong Kong led by Irene Chiu and has ambitious plans.
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- July 11 2022
MS Amlin Lloyd’s syndicate has ‘stable’ outlook after return to profit: AM Best
Asia Pacific chief executive Will Ho has said the firm "is committed to expanding in the region".
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- July 6 2022
Asia trade credit hardening triggered by insolvency risk
Rising interest rates and reduction of Covid support heighten threat, but market players confident on growth.
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- July 4 2022
Aon promotes Shepherdson and hires from BMS for APAC energy push
Melissa Shepherdson's energy and mining role expands as Richard Nunny returns to lead renewable energy.
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- July 4 2022
Axa XL appoints APAC, Europe international financial lines CUO
Anna Dores will be responsible for PI, management liability and financial institutions.
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- June 30 2022
Tobias Frenz becomes Munich Re’s Singapore CEO as James Park departs
In addition Surbhi Goel has been given a wider P&C remit at the reinsurer.
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- June 30 2022
Asian firms register privacy breach as top cyber concern: Marsh
Data shows there is a lack of cybersecurity risk controls in place.
