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- April 3 2025
Opinion: As changes at the top leave Lloyd’s exposed, does opportunity knock for Asia?
CEO John Neal is leaving this year, but a replacement has not been found, while the market is also getting a new CFO and chairman at the start of May.
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- April 2 2025
Trade credit: Amid trade war, APAC firms must stay agile and ensure adequate protection
The US has implemented a new tariff regime across industries and countries, with import duties being a central aspect of US economic and foreign policy. These measures aim to protect domestic industries from what the US government perceives as unfair trade practices, global excess capacity, and imbalanced trading relationships. The policy includes mainland China, delayed […]
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- April 1 2025
‘Welcome reprieve for buyers’ at 1.4, Japan cat XoL rates down 10-15%: Howden Re
Risk-adjusted rate reductions in Asia Pacific and varied specialty renewal outcomes reflect ‘hard market softening’ at April 1, the broker said in its post-renewal report.
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- March 31 2025
Chaucer FY24 GWP tops US$3bn, reports 87.55% COR
The 17% GWP growth in the latest financial year for the China Re-owned Lloyd’s syndicate was fuelled by a 26.7% expansion in its treaty book.
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- March 31 2025
Time to shine a light on the dark fleet, with insurance cover – or the lack of – at the heart of the debate
Oil and gas exports are a key revenue source for Russia, but the sector has been subject to Western sanctions since 2014, leading to a surge in tankers that engage in activities to mask their location and identity.
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- March 28 2025
Mitsui Sumitomo agrees to acquire 15% in WR Berkley for about US$3.8bn
Japanese insurer will buy the shares through open market purchases or private transactions with third parties and expects to complete the acquisition by March 2026.
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- March 27 2025
Sompo expands into Europe with licences for Netherlands, Belgium
Extends the Japanese group’s offerings in continental Europe, where it also operates in Germany, France, Spain, Italy and Switzerland.
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- March 26 2025
VIG Re hires Asia veteran Marc Haushofer to strengthen international footprint
The former Validus Re APAC head will start at the European reinsurer as executive director of international business development from May 1.
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- March 26 2025
Any port in a storm: Trump’s US port fee threat rocks the boat, but what does it mean for insurers?
Proposed US$1.5m levy per port call for ships with Chinese ties adds a layer of complexity for shipowners, charterers, and cargo interests.
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- March 24 2025
Korean insurers chalk out overseas expansion plans as domestic growth stalls: report
Samsung Fire & Marine and Hyundai Marine & Fire are eyeing acquisitions and investements to grow their international footprint.
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- March 20 2025
IUA CEO Dave Matcham to depart after 2 decades of ‘passion’ for Asia
At a turbulent time for London market, Matcham is set to be replaced by International Underwriting Association (IUA) director of legal underwriting and claims, Chris Jones, at the start of May.
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- March 18 2025
Axa XL announces key promotions in APAC, Europe construction and energy underwriting team
Paris-based Olivier Croese will lead the team, while Madrid-based Susana Huete Santos becomes regional product leader.
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- March 17 2025
Japan veteran James Vickers to retire after 47-year career
Vickers, 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
Just the tip of a liability iceberg as PFAS risks become apparent, but legal reform roadblocks remain
Firms are set to be drawn into litigation, but changes to the law in Australia are unlikely as they could potentially open the government to significant risks, according to a Sydney-based lawyer.
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- March 14 2025
MSIG expands Hong Kong, Singapore political risk and trade credit lines with US tie-up
Partnership 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.
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- March 13 2025
Exclusive: London P&I Club to dock in Shanghai, sail on Asian wave amid difficult-to-navigate geopolitical storm
Club also saw new tonnage increase in other APAC countries, such as South Korea, Vietnam, and Indonesia during last month's renewals.
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- March 12 2025
APAC M&A activity down 25% in 2024, weighed down by geopolitics: Clyde & Co
Clyde & Co’s annual insurance growth report says established players preferred to pursue organic investment programs in areas including data analytics.
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- March 12 2025
Canopius’ APAC premiums grow 28% to US$377m in FY24
Lloyd's insurer's APAC COR in the region deteriorated 5.5 percentage points year-on-year to 92.1%.
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- March 11 2025
Frontier launches new kidnap, ransom, extortion coverage with Travelers capacity
The MGA will offer the product across APAC with limits of up to US$15m per event and US$30m in aggregate.
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- March 5 2025
‘Any dollar trade could be risky’: sanction complications remain for insurers even as Trump mulls easing curbs
NorthStandard's head of external affairs Mike Salthouse discusses the impact of sanctions, the rise of shadow fleets, and the complexities of insuring maritime operations amid evolving geopolitical tensions.
