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- October 6 2023
Steadfast expands into the US with US$55m broker agency buy
The Australian broker has bought the ISU Group, which has 239 independent members across 43 US states controlling more than US$6.5bn in premiums.
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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 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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- 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 27 2023
Miller teams up with tech firm and Ukrainian authorities for Black Sea war risks cover
Clearwater Dynamics to provide vessel tracking with Lloyd's players set to offer capacity.
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- September 25 2023
AM Best affirms Sompo Japan’s ratings on strong overseas business growth
The Japanese insurer’s international arms bring in 38% of net premiums, 74% of adjusted profits in FY 2022, the rating agency said.
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- September 21 2023
Bolttech raises US$50m from LeapFrog in extended Series B round
The Singapore-based insurtech will use the proceeds to fund its global growth strategy, with a focus on emerging markets.
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- September 18 2023
Hong Kong’s Grandwood opens first overseas subsidiary in the UK
May Yung, previously divisional director and head of financial risks for the broker, is overseeing the set-up.
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- September 14 2023
RVS Monte Carlo: What APAC markets can learn from the 2023 edition
Secondary perils, cyber risk and pressure from the war in Ukraine dominated discussions at the reinsurer meet-up, as well as the return of industry legend Brian Duperreault.
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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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- September 12 2023
RVS Monte Carlo: APAC carriers hit by secondary peril volatility, but losses yet to impact reinsurers — Aon
Historic flood losses from around the region on the agenda as leading (re)insurance players gather in Monaco.
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- September 11 2023
US sanctions jet-fuel shipments to Myanmar: IGP&I
While restrictions apply only to fuel for military purposes, in practice, it may be impossible to prove that shipments are only for civil aviation, which may lead to exclusions in P&I cover.
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- September 8 2023
S&P upgrades reinsurance outlook, hardening to continue
The average combined ratio of the top 20 global reinsurers was 96% in FY 2022 with positive trends continuing in H1 2023.
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- September 6 2023
Global reinsurers improve underwriting results marginally, revenue dips in H1 2023: Gallagher Re
While the overall underlying COR improved to 87.6% in H1 2023, the strongest performance in the last decade, revenue growth declined to 8.7% compared with 13.5% in H2 2022.
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- September 5 2023
Reinsurance rates to rise further across all lines in 2024: Moody’s
Demand for reinsurance to remain flat as cedents do not plan to purchase additional protection, mainly because of its high cost, a survey by the rating agency shows.
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- September 5 2023
QBE elevates Peter Burton to group CUO
London-based Burton, who succeeds Sam Harrison, assumes responsibility for all global underwriting, pricing and reinsurance activities for the Australian carrier.
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- September 1 2023
Asian dark fleet operators’ future in question after Gabon coup
A safe haven for shadow fleet and the fastest growing flag for sanctioned oil shipments, the country’s political situation could have implications for entities in India and Hong Kong.
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- September 1 2023
Derek Martin to lead Munich Re’s claims’ teams across Asia, Australia, Middle East and Africa
Sydney-based Martin, most recenlty the reinsurer's head of claims for New Zealand and Australia, takes up the position on September 1.
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- August 31 2023
Chaucer’s COR turnaround propels China Re H1 results
The global specialty player benefited from rising rates and lower losses from catastrophes.
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- August 31 2023
Francis Savari lands UIB Asia Reinsurance Brokers CEO role as Hiroki Miyamoto moves to London
Singapore-based treaty specialist Savari (pictured left) joins the broker as Miyamoto aims to help facilitate Japanese client business from the UK.
