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- November 21 2024
Interest in standalone renewable treaties in APAC remains strong: Gallagher Re
There is rate adequacy in the market ahead of the 2025 renewal season as costs have stabilised in the reinsurance market, according to a whitepaper on renewable energy by the reinsurance broker.
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- November 20 2024
Rokstone launches global multi-peril parametric offering with US$10m facility
The MGA has partnered with NormanMax Lloyd’s Syndicate 3939 to launch to cover earthquake, hurricane, tropical cyclone and typhoon risks, with further perils including floods set to be added next year.
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- November 20 2024
UIB Group expands Asia footprint with representative office in Nepal
The Kathmandu office will report to the UIB Asia regional headquarters based in Singapore.
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- November 20 2024
Trebling of ‘nuclear’ verdicts in US challenges liability underwriters: Allianz
Apart from social inflation, the increasing complexity of pharma class actions, PFAS litigation and the growth of collective redress outside of the US are among the other trends creating difficulties for carriers, according to the report.
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- November 20 2024
Australia’s proposed reforms would boost insurers’ credit profiles: Fitch
The proposed reforms which include insurers buying all-perils reinsurance coverage and lowering reinstatement requirements, effective June 2026, would encourage carriers to explore alternative reinsurance arrangements such as cat bonds, the rating agency said.
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- November 20 2024
CFC expands transaction liability team with appointment of Janine Fenwick
Melbourne-based Fenwick will provide strategic leadership to the onshore transaction liability team that the carrier has established since its acquired Solution Underwriting in April and drive the development of CFC’s transaction liability business throughout Asia Pacific.
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- November 20 2024
P&C GWP growth in mature APAC markets to reach 3.2% in 2024: Swiss Re
Emerging Asia will remain the main driving force with non-life premiums to grow at a 7.4% CAGR in 2025‒26 as India outperforms all major developing markets.
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- November 20 2024
AIG Singapore promotes Vanessa Yeo to head of casualty
Before assuming her new role, Yeo was casualty lead for the broker distribution channel.
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- November 19 2024
NorthStandard to implement 5% premium increase for 2025-26 renewal
The hike would apply to all P&I members, although each renewal would be agreed individually based on a review of claims and risk exposure.
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- November 19 2024
India’s WestBridge Capital joins forces with former Tata AIG CEO to launch general insurer: reports
The private equity firm will hold a majority stake with Neelesh Garg taking a 10% ownership in the new joint venture that will be launched mid-2025 and will offer health, motor, fire, and property covers.
