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- January 5 2024
Economic losses from Japan quake to top billions of dollars, says Aon
The earthquake will likely become a notable event for the local insurance sector and generate significant payouts, the broker said in its weekly cat report.
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- January 5 2024
Japan earthquake losses manageable for carriers but may impact 1.4 renewals: AM Best
Insurers’ conservative reinsurance strategies and low attachment point mean they have transferred earthquake risks to the international reinsurance market.
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- January 5 2024
Howden expands APAC financial lines team with Lockton hire
Deborah Thomasz joins the broker's Singapore office as regional senior manager for financial lines.
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- January 5 2024
WTW strengthens its corporate risk & broking business in Singapore with two senior promotions
Ernest Heng (pictured left) has been promoted to head of specialty while David Ng (pictured right) becomes head of client services.
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- January 5 2024
Tune Protect Re appoints new CEO
Kuala Lumpur-based Janet Chin will report to the group chief executive Rohit Nambiar.
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- January 4 2024
‘Smooth’ 1.1 renewals as ample capacity, earnings rebound drive reinsurer appetite: Aon
Agggregate covers are back on the table but property per risk renewals remain challenging due to loss activity, says the broker.
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- January 4 2024
AIG leads US$130m all-risk cover for Japan Airlines plane: report
The Japanese airline has estimated a US$104m operating loss following the collision of its flight JL516 with a Japan Coast Guard aircraft at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport and complete loss of one aircraft on January 2.
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- January 4 2024
Suncorp and IAG say December wild weather claims tracking below nat cat allowance
While the total cost of the two events have yet to be determined, Suncorp said it has US$459m in natural hazard allowance and IAG has US$114m till December 2023.
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- January 4 2024
IAG renews 2024 cat program with US$7bn protection, adds US$67m New Zealand cover
In conjunction with its 32.5% quota share, the Australian carrier’s retention is flat at US$159m.
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- January 4 2024
Allianz Singapore to accelerate premium growth despite domestic challenges: S&P Global
The rating agency has confirmed the carrier's 'A+' rating with a stable outlook.
