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- December 19 2024
Korean general insurance premiums grew 8.7% in H1 2024: Korean Re
Non-life insurers saw strong growth in long-terrm and retirements products, however, motor insurance premiums declined 1.2% year-on-year.
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- December 19 2024
Firefighting levy on New Zealand insurance premiums finalised
The revised levy, which is a primary funding mechanism for Fire and Emergency New Zealand, will be effective from July 2026.
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- December 18 2024
Economy recovery, rate hikes and regulatory reforms to benefit Malaysian insurers: AM Best
The global rating agency has maintained a stable outlook on the country's non-life insurance segment.
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- December 18 2024
Claims from Japan’s Typhoon Shanshan surge to US$331m
General Insurance Association of Japan says 89,639 claims made from the typhoon that hit earlier this year.
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- December 18 2024
Charles Taylor brings on Paul Martelli as director, onshore energy and mining
He rejoins the company from McLarens, where he was an executive senior adjuster for construction, engineering and property.
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- December 18 2024
Scor hires Amy Fu as APAC commercial head for SBS insurance arm
"Newly created global commercial team is now complete", says Scor Business Solutions (SBS) chief commercial officer Benjamin Auray.
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- December 18 2024
Hemant Nagpal to lead Gallagher Re Asia Pacific analytics team
Reinsurance broker also appoints Darren Murch as deputy head of analytics for the region.
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- December 17 2024
Bolttech strengthens Asia leadership team
Insurtech appoints Andrew Cons as general manager for Indonesia and Mohamad Azhar Bin Jamal Mohamad as general manager for Malaysia, while also promoting Akiko Anzai as general manager for Japan.
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- December 17 2024
Asian economies brace for trade risks in 2025 as Trump tariffs loom: Zurich
Elevated uncertainty around tariffs and global trade could impact growth, with Asean, China and Hong Kong particularly vulnerable, according to a report by the insurer.
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- December 17 2024
APAC finpro rates flat to 10% down in 2024: WTW
Asia Pacific saw 5-10% reductions for D&O and PI covers with crime staying flat and fund managers pricing flat or up to 10% down and cyber fluctuating within 5% in ANZ markets.
