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- January 8 2024
Howden doubles down on equine sector with Australian specialist broker buy
The broker acquired Sydney-based bloodstock intermediary Silks Insurance following a string of acquisitions in the bloodstock market in 2023.
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- January 8 2024
Insurance Council of New Zealand appoints IAG’s Amanda Whiting as president
The IAG chief executive replaces Toni Ferrier, who stepped down following her taking charge as country manager for broking group Marsh McLennan.
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- January 8 2024
Hong Leong Insurance’s revenues to grow with stable underwriting margins: AM Best
The rating agency has affirmed HLIA’s insurer rating at A- (excellent) with a stable outlook as it expands into commercial lines.
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- January 8 2024
PICC, China Re, China Taiping have ‘trillions of yuan’ exposure to Belt & Road projects, nat cat
The three leading Chinese (re)insurers said they provided coverage to the country's high-tech, aerospace sectors, infra projects and cat relief with the sum insured amounting to several trillion yuan each.
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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.
