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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 21 2024
Temasek, Warburg Pincus team up to acquire broker Specialist Risk Group
The deal is reportedly aimed at helping the London broker to expand internationally, including in Asia.
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- May 20 2024
MS Reinsurance swings to US$366m profit in 2023
The firm’s combined ratio improved to 90.5% from 98% in 2022, GWP for the period topped US$3bn.
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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 15 2024
Miller expands APAC cargo offering with Aon hire
Ferriolo, who joins as producing broker, will relocate to Singapore and work closely with Jamie Kearney, the broker's global head of cargo.
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- April 11 2024
Stability the goal as D&O market emerges from years of pricing volatility
While the directors & officers market in Asia Pacific remains as diverse as the markets in the region itself, there is a clear demand for certainty around pricing.
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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 28 2024
China Re returns to profit on strong FY2023 primary P&C, overseas growth
China's largest P&C reinsurer said lower cat losses, and improved rate conditions at its wholly-owned Chaucer also helped it achieve a 18% growth in overseas reinsurance gross written premium.
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- March 22 2024
Buyers closing in on PSC, but sluggish UK arm makes for a tricky deal: sources
A deal could be announced in a matter of days with Marsh, Ardonagh and Gallagher rumoured to be leading the race.
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- March 12 2024
Canopius 2023 net profit soars on improved Australia business, fewer cat events
The global specialty and P&C (re)insurer said fewer major cat events in Asia Pacific led to a 2.5% year-on-year drop in insurance service expenses in FY 2023.
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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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- February 21 2024
PSC Insurance upgrades full-year guidance after 39% rise in H1 bottom line
The Melbourne-based global broking group saw strong performance in its distribution business in Australia, offsetting the small decline recorded by its existing UK business.
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- February 16 2024
Mitsui Sumitomo plans to expand MS Amlin’s London capacity by 50% in 5 years: report
The Japanese group will invest more into the specialty player and use it as a driver to lead its international growth going forward.
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- February 14 2024
MS Amlin COR for 9M FY 2023 improves to 90%, reports solid top-line growth
The MS&AD-owned specialty (re)insurer reported insurance service profit of US$309m, reversing the loss reported a year ago.
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- February 5 2024
Swiss Re names cyber leadership roles for Asia and the UK
Giv Kahrom joins as head of cyber Asia as the global reinsurance group expands its treaty client base.
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- January 31 2024
Canopius strengthens APAC credit & political risk team with underwriter hire
Sydney-based Dimitri Plastiras, who will be transferred to Singapore later this year, is among four senior hires by the specialty (re)insurer globally for the credit & political risk division.
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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.
