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- November 8 2021
Thirst for scale driving broker consolidation
M&A activity among (re)insurance brokers grew by 13% during H1 — led by Gallagher and Ardonagh.
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- November 5 2021
Allianz Asia Pacific appoints new regional chief executive
Singapore-based Anusha Thavarajah -- the insurer's regional life and health chief -- is stepping up into the role.
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- November 4 2021
Malaysian Re CEO Zainudin Ishak talks talent, ESG and flood risk
The reinsurer's recently published 2021 Asean Pulse report throws a spotlight on various industry trends across the region.
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- November 2 2021
Standard Club appoints HK-based commercial director
Ireland MD and former head of Asia Robert Drummond to lead commercial development in the region.
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- October 28 2021
Parima 2021: Institutional capital an alternative to traditional capacity
Aon's new Asia CEO cites ability of pension funds and sovereign wealth funds to provide the market with different options.
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- October 28 2021
Financial lines led Asia Q3 price hikes: Marsh
Heightened cyber risk generated pressure on pricing, a reduction in capacity and a narrowing of cover.
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- October 27 2021
WTW appoints Indonesia head as Asia corporate and risk leader
Luke Ware starts with immediate effect in Singapore and replaces Scott Burnett who has taken on an international role.
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- October 27 2021
Parima 2021: PPPs make green energy projects viable
Insurers say renewable business lines have struggled with profitability for many years.
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- October 26 2021
Only 12% of Asia’s cat losses insured: AIR Worldwide
The region saw US$30bn of economic losses associated with natural catastrophes in September alone.
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- October 26 2021
Sun Life appoints former Old Mutual director as Asia president
Hong Kong-based Ingrid Johnson has succeeded Léo Grépin who left the insurer earlier this month.
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- October 25 2021
ESG primed for Asia’s insurance mainstream
Sun Life Malaysia has just launched the country’s first investment-linked ESG fund.
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- October 22 2021
P&I clubs facing pressure to increase fixed limits
Mutual protection and indemnity clubs such as London, Japan, UK, Standard and North are all facing rising costs.
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- October 20 2021
SE Asia personal lines set for digital transformation
Online premiums for travel, accident and home insurance in southern Asia could reach US$7.5bn by 2025.
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- October 15 2021
Asia’s combined September economic losses exceed US$30bn: Aon
The region was hit by a series of powerful storms and two earthquakes.
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- October 15 2021
Asia’s political risk market adapts to Zurich exit
The Swiss insurer is no longer a major market player and capacity in unlikely to be affected, but talent could leave.
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- October 14 2021
South Asia digital P&C personal premiums to hit US$7.5bn: Swiss Re
Report says the figure will be reached within five years with digital penetration currently 1-2%.
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- October 14 2021
Fusion appoints Gallagher exec as a managing partner
Katherine Simmonds joins the specialist MGA in Sydney.
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- October 14 2021
Nexus eyes Asia M&A after US$95m cash injection
The MGA has been growing its presence in the region over the last few years.
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- October 13 2021
Munich Re Ventures raises US$500m, seeks insurtech opportunities
The reinsurer's VC arm has already invested millions of dollars into Indian insurtech Acko.
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- October 13 2021
Markel bolsters APAC energy team with two underwriters
Max Robbie and Yong Ruay Heah previously worked at Oman Insurance and Aon, respectively.
