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- October 3 2024
Optio Group acquires MGA Circles Group
The MGA that has offices in Hong Kong and Singapore is part of Optio's global expansion strategy.
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- September 11 2024
Axa XL names Phil Russell as environmental risk consulting leader for APAC, Europe
With two decades of experience in sustainability; health, safety and environment for a diverse range of multinationals, Russell joined from sustainability consultancy Environmental Resources Management.
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- August 2 2024
Lockton promotes Chris Brown to CEO of Lockton International
In his new role, London-based Brown will drive Lockton's strategy and growth across Europe, Latin America, Asia, Pacific (Australia & New Zealand), Middle East and North Africa.
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- July 9 2024
Civil unrest, terrorism threats linger as Paris Olympics opens doors to 11 million visitors: WTW
The Games could point to more political violence losses as the anti-pension reform protesters have threatened to undermine the hosting of the event.
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- July 3 2024
Beazley promotes APAC head Lucien Mounier as Europe cyber risks leader
Mounier, who headed the Lloyd's insurer in the region for six years, has relocated to Barcelona in his new role.
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- June 26 2024
Mitsui Sumitomo plans to merge continental European subsidiaries
The Japanese insurance group has announced that it will integrate MS Amlin Insurance and MSIG Insurance Europe by summer next year.
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- June 4 2024
AI key to exposure management, risk assessment beyond covered perils: CCR Re
Technologies such as natural language processing, machine learning are transforming how the global reinsurer assesses risks, predicts claims and prepares for climate change, says CRO & actuary Jérôme Isenbart.
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- May 23 2024
Generali Hong Kong launches fine art insurance for private collectors
The insurer's art insurance solutions division, ARTE Generali, plans to extend the offering in Hong Kong to corporate collections, museums and exhibitions later this year.
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- May 22 2024
Diot-Siaci to buy majority stake in Indian broker Unilight
The agreement is expected to strengthen Diot-Siaci's presence in Asia and allow the European broker to participate in the expansion of the Indian insurance market.
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- May 17 2024
Axa XL elevates Robert Riha to chief client and distribution officer for APAC and Europe
Riha will relocate from Singapore to Dublin and lead the company’s broker engagement and marketing activities.
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- April 9 2024
Axa XL appoints Cedric Declercq to head of technical claims and exposure management for APAC and Europe
Singapore-based Declercq was the specialty (re)insurer's most recently APAC practice leader and claims manager, global Lines, since 2018.
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- March 1 2024
Korean Re Switzerland promotes Michael Hinz to CEO
Currently as chief underwriting officer, Hinz will succeed incumbent Markus Eugster who is stepping down after more than five years with the reinsurer.
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- January 23 2024
PFAS exclusions find few takers in Asia’s competitive landscape
(Re)insurers in the region have been cautious about including clauses related to these 'forever chemicals' as clients push back in a market that is ready to absorb the exposure.
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- January 11 2024
Axa XL bolsters APAC & Europe team with new appointment
Amsterdam-based Shanna Zrini has been named underwriting business owner for Asia Pacific and Europe.
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- December 21 2023
Axa XL bolsters APAC & Europe team with two senior appointments
Sydney-based Julijana Sumner has been promoted to chief claims officer, while Paris-based Sandhya Louis has become chief operating officer.
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- November 16 2023
Lloyd’s, Marsh team up for US$50m Ukraine grain shipments cover program: report
The program could make it easier for shipowners to get cover to transport goods across Black Sea, which has been affted by Russia’s formal withdrawal from the UN-brokered grain corridor deal in July.
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- October 25 2023
Philippe Bouchet returns to Axa XL as head of art expertise, APAC & Europe
After leaving the carrier in 2021, Paris-based Bouchet rejoins to support the implementation of fine art and private clients strategy in Europe, Asia and Australia, in close partnership with regional and local underwriting and distribution teams.
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- September 13 2023
Axa XL appoints Laetitia Lebas to head of mid-market APAC, Europe
Paris-based Lebas will be responsible for the implementation of the French insurer's mid-market strategy in Asia and Australia,
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- May 23 2023
Brown & Brown acquires Nexus and Xenia owner Kentro Capital
The acquisition gives the US broker a foothold in Asia through MGAs Nexus and Spectrum, and broker Capstone.
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- April 27 2023
Axa XL names APAC & Europe cyber product leader
Carlos Rodríguez Sanz has been promoted and is responsible for growth and development of cyber across Asia, Australia and Europe.
