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- January 24 2020
Australia slammed by 55,000 claims from hailstorms
The mounting toll comes as bushfires flare up again.
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- January 22 2020
Willis Re’s Cameron Green to lead international casualty
Green's deputy John Philipsz to become chief executive of the broker's Australia arm.
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- January 22 2020
Claims’ bill from Australia’s hailstorms is US$278m: update
Destructive storms are giving claims professionals no rest bite from the bushfires.
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- January 22 2020
Munich Re picks former AGCS exec as head of claims Australasia
Derek Martin has taken on the role at a busy time.
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- January 21 2020
Australia bushfire claims at US$970m as hailstorm hits
More extreme weather to strain Australia's insurers.
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- January 21 2020
PSC’s Lloyd’s acquisition performing well
Paragon's EBITDA is exceeding targets.
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- January 20 2020
Zurich appoints two senior execs in Australasia
The firm has made one internal switch and a hire from IAG in claims and underwriting.
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- January 15 2020
Market hedged against Australia’s long, hot summer
The risk transfer policies of leading insurers means the sector will bounce back.
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- January 15 2020
Australia’s bushfire bill edges towards US$1bn
Furthermore a sharp increase in claims is expected this week.
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- January 10 2020
Suncorp hit by US$237m of bushfire claims
The Brisbane insurer has had 2,600 claims so far and exceeded its first half nat cat allowance.
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- January 8 2020
Asia’s mixed P&C renewal picture
Conditions more constrained but reinsurers are taking a more segmented approach.
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- January 8 2020
Australia’s majors meet treasury as bushfire claims hit US$484m
The government has offered US$1.38bn towards recovery efforts from the bushfires.
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- January 7 2020
Guy Carpenter picks Pacific CEO
Jeff Saper will spearhead treaty and facultative activities in the region.
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- January 6 2020
Australia bushfire claims shoot up to US$299m
The total has climbed significantly since last week, and the crisis continues.
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- January 6 2020
IAG ups cat reinsurance cover by US$700m
Protection increases after breaching perils allowance in first half of the financial year.
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- January 2 2020
Bushfire claims reach US$167m in Australia
The latest tally is likely to rise much further.
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- December 31 2019
Bushfires reach Melbourne as claims climb
Australia's catastrophic summer is set to cause more heavy losses.
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- December 23 2019
2018 Sydney hailstorm property losses at US$550m
The figures from Perils show claims have risen 4% and show a better understanding of hail risk.
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- December 23 2019
Claims expected as village almost destroyed in NSW
The devastation is yet another set back for residents, firefighters, authorities and insurers.
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- December 23 2019
The year in review: 12 market highlights
InsuranceAsia News reflects on some key moments in a busy year across the region.
