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- November 17 2023
Fitch affirms QBE’s rating as underwriting performance improves
The Australian carrier improved its COR to 86% and posted insurance services result of US$337m in H1 2023.
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- November 17 2023
Claims inflation, nat cat losses, reinsurance costs weigh on Suncorp’s profitability: Fitch
The rating agency maintained the Australian carrier's rating but underwriting profitability is expected to deteriorate in the next 12 to 24 months.
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- November 17 2023
Malaysia’s MAA Group to sell 85% stake in Filipino subsidiary
The group will sell its share in MAA General Assurance Philippines to Triple P Philippines for US$49.3m with an option to sell the remaining 15% stake for US$8.7m within 14 months.
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- November 17 2023
Cover-More global CEO Cara Morton to run Zurich Global Ventures
Sydney-based Morton will relocate to Zurich and start in her new role on February 1, 2024 and will report directly to Zurich Insurance Group CEO Mario Greco.
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- November 16 2023
Steadfast buys 70% stake in Australian MGA Sure
The acquisition will include a US$96.3m upfront cash payment and potential earn-out payments through FY 2025.
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- November 16 2023
Howden acquires Australian bloodstock specialist HQ Insurance
The Sydney-based broker offers equine industry solutions predominantly in bloodstock, covering foals, weanlings, yearlings, broodmares, racehorses and stallions.
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- November 16 2023
New South Wales’ emergency services levy reform to lower insurance costs
The abolition of the levy on insurance is expected to lower the cost of home cover by up to 15% on average, and for business cover by around 23%, according to the ICA.
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- November 16 2023
Envest secures ‘substantial investment’ from a 15% stake sale to Macquarie
The transaction values the Ardonagh-owned insurance investment and distribution group at more than US$646m.
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- November 16 2023
Lloyd’s, Marsh team up for US$50m Ukraine grain shipments cover program: report
The program could make it easier for shipowners to get cover to transport goods across Black Sea, which has been affted by Russia’s formal withdrawal from the UN-brokered grain corridor deal in July.
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- November 16 2023
Carrot Insurance plans to raise US$230m by next year: report
The Hanwha Group-backed Korean digital insurer is seeking to secure funds through a paid-in capital increase allocated to shareholders and is aimed for better capital adequacy and investment funds.
