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- February 9 2024
New Zealand bans ‘forever chemicals’ in cosmetic products from 2027
The decision puts the spotlight on exclusions to claims from exposure to PFAS, which as IAN reported recently has yet to find many takers in Asia Pacific.
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- February 9 2024
WTW expands Australasia fac team with Guy Carpenter hire
Sydney-based Michael Lazarus will join the broker's facultative team in Australasia as associate director
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- February 9 2024
BHSI strengthens Australia A&H team with senior hire
The specialty (re)insurer has appointed David Foote as executive underwriter, accident & health.
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- February 9 2024
Envest merges three insurance brands to create an SME specialist
The Australian broking group brings together Fitzpatrick & Co, Arete Risk and Amicus to create a full-service insurance broker with specialist SME and corporate focus.
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- February 9 2024
Fitch slashes Indonesian insurer Eka Lloyd’s outlook on lower capitalisation
The Indonesian insurer's “BBB+” rating is affirmed. Still, credit insurance, which accounts for the bulk of its premium, could add volatility to its reserve.
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- February 9 2024
Pacific Prime makes Australia foray with senior hire
The broker has appointed Melbourne-based Honan Financial veteran Michael Atta as head of employee benefits.
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- February 8 2024
Marsh elevates Craig Claughton to finpro chairman for Pacific
Sydney-based Claughton was most recently head of financial and professional lines for the broker.
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- February 8 2024
AIG promotes Scott Spaven as chief executive for Singapore
Spaven has been promoted to the top job from head of commercial insurance & client and broker engagement in Singapore.
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- February 8 2024
Fosun revives Peak Re sale process: report
The Chinese conglomerate has mandated BNP Paribas to find a buyer for a majority stake in the business and is seeking a US$1bn valuation, a Bloomberg report said.
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- February 8 2024
Aon hires head of cedent facultative from Howden Specialty
Based in Singapore, Jack Eccles will be in charge of leading and developing the broker's cedent facultative proposition.
