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- June 12 2024
Dual New Zealand expands underwriting team with IAG hires
Howden-owned MGA has appointed Leon Downey as senior underwriter for casualty and financial lines and Claire Ji as commercial underwriter, both based in Auckland.
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- June 11 2024
Howden broadens New Zealand footprint with Bridges acquisition
The deal expands Howden’s mid-market and SME offering in the country as well as grows its presence in the Waikato region.
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- June 11 2024
ICNZ calls for nat cat safeguards in Fast Track Approvals Bill for infrastructure development
The bill should not give green light to projects that expose communities to excessive financial and physical natural hazards risks, the industry body said in a submission to the government.
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- June 11 2024
Starr Insurance names Coface’s Jun Minorikawa as Japan CEO
Tokyo-based Minorikawa takes over from Ryohei Nakazawa, who left Starr earlier this year to join broker WTW as head of Japan.
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- June 11 2024
Howden India appoints Hanmant Dudle as head of large account practice for property and construction lines
Prior to joining the broker, Mumbai-based Dudle was vice president in charge of large account practice at insurer ICICI Lombard.
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- June 11 2024
Mitsui Sumitomo, Aioi Nissay Dowa to improve underwriting profitability: AM Best
The rating agency has affirmed an A+ (superior) to Mitsui Sumitomo, its US-based operating companies and to Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance and A- (excellent) to Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance (China) Company.
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- June 10 2024
AUB picks up 40% stake in UK retail broking network Momentum
The deal gives the Australian intermediary access to an authorised representative network with over 100 partners placing more than US$114m in premium.
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- June 10 2024
Global reinsurance outlook upgraded to “positive” on strong profit margins: AM Best
Global reinsurers' strong underwriting margins and return-on-equity enable them to absorb large losses seen in the first quarter 2024, as the sector outlook improved from "stable" to "positive".
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- June 10 2024
Miller eyes Japan non-marine buildout with senior hire
The specialist broker has appointed Tokinori Kono as head of non-marine broking at its Japanese unit, Lead Insurance.
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- June 10 2024
Bolttech Hong Kong sees service results improve on lower expenses, reserve release: Fitch
The rating agency affirmed the Hong Kong general insurer's BBB+ (good) rating with a stable outlook.
