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                                - March 25 2025
 Ready for kick off: insurers eye their time in the spotlight as Hong Kong’s Kai Tak opens its doorsAs city gears up for rugby Sevens and Coldplay at its new venue, event insurance in Asia Pacific could finally be on the cusp of reaching pre-Covid levels. 
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                                - March 25 2025
 Chinese insurers could benefit from DeepSeek, albeit with risks: AM BestSeveral smaller insurers might be able to bring down their operating costs due to DeepSeek’s lower cost and operational features. 
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                                - March 24 2025
 Korean insurers chalk out overseas expansion plans as domestic growth stalls: reportSamsung Fire & Marine and Hyundai Marine & Fire are eyeing acquisitions and investements to grow their international footprint. 
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                                - March 24 2025
 WTW taps Ryan Transactional Risk’s Reuben Lee as associate director for broking, regional M&ALee had joined as senior underwriter in October following Ryan's acquisition of Transact Risk Partners. 
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                                - March 24 2025
 Hong Kong’s FuSure secures long-term insurance authorisation, upgrades to composite licenceTencent-owned insurer plans to expand into diversified product lines and explore other international markets. 
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                                - March 24 2025
 China’s Allianz Jingdong earnings to improve gradually over the next two years: FitchThe rating agency has affirmed the carrier’s insurer financial strength rating of 'A-' (Strong) with a stable outlook on better financial performance, low risky-assets ratio and “moderate” company profile. 
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                                - March 24 2025
 Taiyo Life seals US$4bn annuity reinsurance deal with Fortitude ReJapanese life insurer will continue to service and administer the reinsured whole life annuity policies. 
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                                - March 21 2025
 Aon appoints Esther Kim as treaty directorBased in Singapore, she will report to Katy Fairweather, head of global reinsurance clients for Asia, having joined the Korea and regional team. 
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                                - March 20 2025
 ZhongAn P&C’s underwriting profit drops 24.4% to US$137m in FY24, COR deteriorates to 96.9%Chinese online insurer’s total GWP for FY24 was US$4.6bn, a 13.3% year-on-year increase. 
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                                - March 20 2025
 Regulators approve Samsung Fire & Marine’s transition to subsidiary of Samsung LifeNon-life carrier will maintain independent management and have a separate board of directors. 
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                                - March 20 2025
 Marsh names Brandon Lam as vice president for claims advocacy in Hong KongPrior to joining the broker, he worked at Zurich and QBE, holding several claims positions across different lines. 
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                                - March 20 2025
 Exclusive: Flora Fong to rejoin Marsh after short Howden stintHong Kong-based Fong had joined Howden last July having worked at Marsh for over 14 years. 
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                                - March 19 2025
 Ping An’s P&C FY24 net profit up 68% to US$2bn, COR improves to 98.1%Chinese carrier’s insurance revenue rose by 4.7% year-on-year to US$45.4bn. 
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                                - March 19 2025
 ‘Narrower, deeper’: US specialty insurer not resting on its laurels with energy, marine, specialty plans for AsiaThe Hartford opened its third operation in Asia earlier this year, with Hartford Underwriting Agency CEO Carl Bach telling InsuranceAsia News that it also has one eye on adding cyber to its offering in the region. 
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                                - March 18 2025
 Howden Private Wealth bolsters APAC team with double leadership promotionThe high net-worth insurance broker has elevated Bryan Pee to Singapore and Malaysia CEO, while Shirley Sy has been named Hong Kong deputy CEO. 
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                                - March 17 2025
 QBE Asia strengthens Japan fac offering with Guy Carpenter veteranSingapore-based Chie Yamamura will take over as the insurer's head of Japan desk effective from April 1. 
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                                - March 17 2025
 Korean regulator to promote parametrics, support carriers’ overseas expansion to tackle emerging risksFSC announces 11 proposals to address five major challenges – climate, overseas expansion, technology, population, and debt management. 
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                                - March 17 2025
 Japan veteran James Vickers to retire after 47-year careerVickers, who spent nearly two decades in Japan, will step down from his role as chairman with Gallagher Re's international division on May 31, 2025. 
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                                - March 17 2025
 Seoul Guarantee shares rally 23% on Kospi debutInsurer also confirms a 2024 year-end dividend of US$138m for investors holding shares through April. 
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                                - March 14 2025
 MSIG expands Hong Kong, Singapore political risk and trade credit lines with US tie-upPartnership will help carrier capitalise on growing demand for specialised cover in the region, leveraging US-based underwriting expertise alongside strong local presence and market knowledge. 
