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- October 13 2023
MoneyHero to list on Nasdaq following SPAC deal with Pacific Century and Thiel Capital
The deal gives the financial services platform, which operates in Singapore, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Malaysia and Taiwan, access to around US$100m of capital.
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- October 13 2023
China’s Urtrust Insurance could see loss ratios climb: Fitch Ratings
The rating agency has affirmed the insurer's rating of 'BBB' with a stable outlook.
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- October 11 2023
Extreme events in Greater China could lead to US$4.6tn economic losses over five years: Lloyd’s
This is the largest financial impact, closely followed by Asia Pacific with the losses worth US$4.5 trillion, says new Lloyd's systemic risk scenario that models food and water shocks.
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- October 11 2023
Zurich expands APAC M&A and business development team with senior hire
Hong Kong-based Cathy Lo becomes senior manager in regional M&A and business development team, reporting to Kevin Angelini, Asia Pacific head of strategy and M&A.
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- October 11 2023
Patrick Lam to head AIG Hong Kong motor & personal property
Lam joins from insurance platform boltech where he managed product and underwriting for motor.
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- October 10 2023
Berkley hires Tony Yu as Greater China claims manager
Yu will report to Sica Quan, head of claims for North Asia, and Roden Tong, chief executive of the Hong Kong branch.
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- October 10 2023
Hong Kong’s record rainstorms put focus on ‘overlooked’ water damage risks
Property and construction firms should prioritise protection from water, which causes more than half of all damage in the SAR, say leaders from Zurich and Lockton.
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- October 9 2023
Observatory raises T9 signal as typhoon slams Hong Kong after Taiwan hit
There have been multiple disruptions across the SAR including 90 flights being cancelled and a further 130 delayed.
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- October 5 2023
Peak Re scripts a turnaround with H1 profit of US$160m
The Hong Kong reinsurer posted a COR of 82.2% as against 108.4% a year ago.
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- October 4 2023
Hong Kong braces for more typhoon losses as Koinu heads to city via Taiwan
Southern Taiwan schools and urban areas closed, and over 70 domestic flights cancelled.
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- October 4 2023
Lack of aggregate cover brings earnings volatility to APAC carriers
As rates soar, insurers are retaining more nat cat risk on their books, with the situation set to continue into the 2024 renewals.
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- October 3 2023
SMBC Aviation receives US$710m insurance settlement for jets stranded in Russia
The Japanese lessor had commenced litigation in the Irish courts late last year against 11 insurers over its 34 aircraft stuck in Russia following European sanctions.
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- October 3 2023
The Hartford drops Navigators brand in Asia; Philip Chan retires
Philip Chan, Hartford’s head of Asia, retired at the end of September, with Ethan Tay becoming responsible officer for Hong Kong.
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- October 2 2023
Taiping Re’s ratings affirmed as operating performance turnaround continues: AM Best
The reinsurer is building on its leadership position in Greater China and expanding in South-East Asia.
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- September 29 2023
Cathay Century to sustain turnaround as motor revenues pick up: AM Best
The global rating agency has affirmed an insurer rating of A (excellent) for the Taiwanese P&C player with a stable outlook.
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- September 29 2023
Hong Kong’s Nova Insurance posts 10.8% FY revenue growth
The broker saw an uplift in PI and trade credit lines and reported revenues of US$14.1m during the year until the end of June.
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- September 28 2023
Tokio Marine domestic fire lines to benefit from rate hikes, says AM Best while affirming its ratings
Double-digit growth in premiums and profits from US operations boost the Japanese carrier's international business despite Taiwan Covid-19 losses.
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- September 28 2023
Price fixing by Japan’s big four carriers extends to more than 100 clients: report
The findings are from internal probes, which will be handed to the Financial Services Agency on Friday this week.
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- September 28 2023
Analytics: Singapore’s H1 P&C underwriting profits nearly double
(Re)insurers benefited from strong premium growth in engineering and credit lines and a lower claims tally, however aviation hull and cargo GWP declined, according to MAS data.
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- September 28 2023
Korean Re’s earnings leap 300% aided by new accounting rules
The reinsurer also reported100% growth in its underwriting profit of US$159.4m compared with US$79.6m in H1 2022.
