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- October 30 2023
SIRC: Reinsurance capacity squeeze higher this year for APAC insurers — Gallagher Re
The region's insurers are optimising their balance sheets and considering new operating models, according to the global broker.
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- October 30 2023
Craig Buckle to lead Lockton New Zealand from January
The head of the corporate risk business division replaces the retiring Peter Lowe as chief executive from the beginning of 2024.
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- October 27 2023
Sompo International hires from Axa XL for APAC head of crisis management, commercial P&C
Pei Ru Chiew was previously in Axa XL’s Singapore team as a senior underwriter of war, terrorism and political violence.
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- October 27 2023
Perils increases south-east Australia flood loss estimate to US$613m
The October event mainly impacted Victoria and NSW with property losses contributing 91% of the loss, while 9% were motor losses.
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- October 27 2023
Asian reinsurers will continue to post underwriting losses through 2024: S&P Global
These carriers have not yet managed to fully pass through higher retrocession costs to the direct insurers.
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- October 27 2023
Portfolio rejig to benefit Starr International Insurance Thailand: AM Best
The rating agency has assigned an insurer rating of A- (excellent) with a stable outlook.
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- October 27 2023
Sompo continues Singapore build-out with Paddy Harman hire
He joins from Allianz as a senior underwriter in Sompo's credit & political risk team as the specialty player expands its APAC commercial P&C capabilities.
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- October 27 2023
Cyber: Companies need proactive approach to cyber security in a deteriorating risk landscape
As we move toward the end of 2023, the risk landscape has deteriorated with cybersecurity attacks trending upwards.
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- October 27 2023
Marsh launches Japan JV broker targeting mid-to-large firms: report
The combination between MST and Marsh will focus on firms with annual sales of between US$200m to US$1.3bn.
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- October 26 2023
AIG names Cynthia Sze general manager for Hong Kong and Macau
Hong Kong-based Sze was most recently AIG's head of financial lines for Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and China.
