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- September 28 2023
Analytics: Singapore’s H1 P&C underwriting profits nearly double
(Re)insurers benefited from strong premium growth in engineering and credit lines and a lower claims tally, however aviation hull and cargo GWP declined, according to MAS data.
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- September 28 2023
Korean Re’s earnings leap 300% aided by new accounting rules
The reinsurer also reported100% growth in its underwriting profit of US$159.4m compared with US$79.6m in H1 2022.
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- September 28 2023
ICNZ chief Tim Grafton to step down
Grafton will continue until his successor is appointed, for which ICNZ has already started the hiring process.
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- September 27 2023
Ping An rings in leadership changes as co-CEO Jessica Tan resigns
Michael Guo, the group's chief human resources officer, replaces Tan, with veteran Sun Jianping stepping into the HR position.
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- September 27 2023
Hiscox sells DirectAsia to Roojai parent Ignite Thailand
DirectAsia is primarily a motor insurer in Singapore and Thailand and had gross written premiums of US$52.5m in 2022.
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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 27 2023
RBNZ invites submissions for final round of consultations over insurance supervision
The regulator started a review of the Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Act in 2017 as it seeks to establish a "more proactive and intensive approach".
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- September 27 2023
Pen Underwriting makes senior level hires in Australia
Dean West has been appointed national construction and engineering manager and Hun Kim joins as chief actuary.
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- September 27 2023
MG Insurance majority owner files fresh lawsuit to stop sale: report
Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation had hired Samjeong KPMG to run the sale of the troubled carrier and had set an October 5 deadline for bids.
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- September 26 2023
Suncorp expects December tribunal hearing on blocked ANZ bank sale with decision in February
Pending all approvals including from the Australian Competition Tribunal, the group sees a potential sale completion in the middle of 2024, chairman Christine McLoughlin says.
