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- April 25 2024
MSIG Singapore could post modest premium growth in 2024: S&P Global
S&P Global Ratings affirmed MSIG Singapore's "A+" local-currency financial strength rating with a stable outlook.
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- April 25 2024
Ted Hodgkinson joins Huntington Partners in Hong Kong as partner
The former BMS Asia executive chairman will lead the Singapore-based (re)insurance-focused advisory firm's operations for the SAR and China.
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- April 25 2024
Asia commercial insurance rates decline 2% in Q1: Marsh
Property, casuaty, finpro and cyber rates fell in the first quarter the year in Asia, while in the Pacific, property stabilised while casualty premiums continued to grow for the fourth consecutive quarter, albeit at a slower clip.
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- April 25 2024
South Korea mandates liability cover under new data, crypto regulations: Korean Re
The market, which was hit by US$555m in summer rainfall losses last year, is set to benefit from compulsory insurance norms and the local players will also see easing of overseas expansion regulations, a report by the reinsurer says.
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- April 25 2024
New Zealand’s early-2023 weather events cost US$5.3-US$8.6bn, government inquiry finds
Cyclone Gabrielle was a moderate-scale event when compared to what New Zealand could experience, warns the National Emergency Management Agency.
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- April 24 2024
Baltimore sues Dali shipowner, manager over bridge collapse
The suit alleges negligence on the part of the Singaporean owner Grace Ocean and Indian manager Synergy Marine in operating a "clearly unseaworthy" vessel.
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- April 24 2024
Arch promotes Kirsten Valder to deputy CEO of international
London-based Valder will have oversight over the carrier's platforms in Australia, London and the UK markets, Bermuda and the EU, reporting to Hugh Sturgess, CEO of Arch Insurance International.
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- April 24 2024
Lockton New Zealand hires Michael Harrow as head of corporate risk
Joining from ICIB BrokerWeb, Auckland-based Harrow will focus on expanding company’s services across all lines, and refining client service delivery.
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- April 23 2024
Asia warming faster than global average, hit by 79 weather-related disasters in 2023: WMO
Floods and storms are causing the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses, whilst the impact of heatwaves became more severe, according to a report from the UN climate agency.
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- April 23 2024
Rainstorms in China linger as insurers count preliminary losses at US$11m
Insurers in Zhaoqing and Shaoguan cities, both in the Guangdong province, have thus far received about 4000 claim notifications, according to local media reports.
