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- November 6 2023
Western Nepal’s earthquake casualty losses to exceed US$2.3m: sources
Although the earthquake happened in a remote district with low presence of carriers, the liability has raised up to around US$150,000, potentially retained by local (re)insurers, IAN understands.
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- November 3 2023
Roshan Perera to lead Gallagher Re APAC strategic solutions
Prior to joining Gallagher Re last year, Perera had spent over 12 years with consultancy firm consultant NMG Consulting.
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- November 3 2023
KB Insurance improving profitability, investment returns: AM Best
AM Best has affirmed its rating of A (excellent) with a stable outlook, citing the firm’s strong balance sheet, adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and parent support.
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- November 3 2023
Howden snaps up Perth broker Unicorn Risk Solutions
The London-based broker had picked up minority interest in this business late last year and decided to fully acquire after it "delivered significant benefits".
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- November 3 2023
SIRC: Much more to be done to convince capital markets — Peak Re’s Hahn
Franz-Josef Hahn, the reinsurer's CEO, and Jasmine Miow, director of South Asia and SE Asia, spoke to IAN on nat cats, ILS, Asia's rising middle class and professional lines.
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- November 2 2023
Zurich enters India with US$488m deal for majority stake of Kotak General Insurance
The 51% stake will increase by 19% "over time" in a market that Zurich APAC CEO Tulsi Naidu describes as "one of the world's most important".
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- November 2 2023
AUB-owned Tysers to settle US Department of Justice probe for US$47m
The matter related to Integro Insurance Brokers and the conduct of business in Ecuador between 2013 and 2017.
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- November 2 2023
FM Global names Ziad Tadmoury as executive VP to oversee APAC
The current manager of the mid-market division will oversee APAC, EMEA, Canada and specialty from January.
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- November 2 2023
Climate risks are key threat for the industry: SIRC panel
Reinsurers, insurers and brokers need to help clients monitor and adapt as the climate in APAC changes fast and losses add up
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- November 2 2023
South-East Asian non-property lines ripe for substantive growth
Peak Re’s South and South-East Asia director, Jasmine Miow, on growing specialty and casualty opportunities in the region
