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- December 12 2024
China’s Qianhai Reinsurance to explore opportunities in capital markets on shareholder support: AM Best
The rating agency has affirmed the financial strength rating of “A-” (excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (excellent) to the Shenzhen-headquartered reinsurer with a stable outlook.
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- December 12 2024
Rising personal lines prices help stabilise global P&C sector: Moody’s
Pricing in China is unlikely to meaningfully improve, especially in motor, due to directives designed to reduce financial pressure on policyholders as well as mispricing risk for EVs.
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- December 12 2024
Public Bank’s takeover of Lonpac parent will have neutral impact: AM Best
The bank completed the acquisition of a 44.15% stake in the Malaysian insurer’s owner LPI Capital on December 5, becoming its largest shareholder.
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- December 12 2024
Exclusive: Rohan Bhappu to take over from Goh Chye Huat as Howden Asia CEO
Bhappu was most recently the chief executive of Marsh McLennan Hong Kong and Macau.
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- December 12 2024
CFC appoints Michael Lewis as cyber development manager in Australia
Melbourne-based Lewis will diversify broker partnerships and improve cyber conversion for the specialist MGA.
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- December 12 2024
Crawford charts out renewable plans as they look to Asian hubs
The global loss adjuster is considering Sydney and Singapore for potential regional hubs, says global head of renewable energy Alan Tucker.
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- December 11 2024
Future human pandemic could lead to US$13.6trn losses: Lloyd’s
The global economic losses across three severity levels range from US$7.3trn to US$41.7trn, representing a reduction in global GDP between 1.1% and 6.4%.
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- December 11 2024
Korean general insurers strengthen overseas push with Indonesia outreach
Carriers from the country have been expanding their operations in South-East Asian countries, including Indonesia and Vietnam.
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- December 11 2024
Howden Specialty expands natural resources team with Miller hire
Singapore-based Dipati will service the broker’s APAC power & energy client base from an engineering and claims perspective.
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- December 11 2024
Exclusive: Marsh’s Steve Hutchinson to join Howden Hong Kong as chief broking officer
Hutchinson was most recently senior vice president and risk management practice team leader for Marsh in Hong Kong.
