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- September 11 2023
Dual promotes Leo Abbruzzo to executive chairman for ANZ as it rejigs regional leadership
Deputy CEO Michael Ussher takes on additional responsibilites at the Howden-owned MGA, which has also named a new Australia, New Zealand CUO and a head of national partnerships.
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- September 11 2023
Chubb elevates Nelson Turk to Thailand head of P&C
In his new role, Bangkok-based Turk will lead the carrier's growing portfolio in the country.
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- September 11 2023
US sanctions jet-fuel shipments to Myanmar: IGP&I
While restrictions apply only to fuel for military purposes, in practice, it may be impossible to prove that shipments are only for civil aviation, which may lead to exclusions in P&I cover.
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- September 11 2023
Allianz Trade names Imran Khan as India country manager
Mumbai-based Khan will manage credit risk of Allianz Trade's clients in India and work closely with broker partners in the country.
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- September 11 2023
Hong Kong tech hub receives ransom demands after data breach: reports
Hackers are demanding around US$300,000 to return the data taken from startups in Cyberport, which also incubates several insurtechs.
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- September 11 2023
Asian reinsurance rates to stay high in FY 2023: Fitch
Rate increases and tighter renewal terms have offset the impact of inflation-induced rising claims.
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- September 8 2023
Sompo Japan CEO Giichi Shirakawa steps down over Bigmotor scandal
The top executive will resign and take responsibility for the company’s handling of the insurance fraud, while a nomination committee has been constituted to find a successor.
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- September 8 2023
S&P upgrades reinsurance outlook, hardening to continue
The average combined ratio of the top 20 global reinsurers was 96% in FY 2022 with positive trends continuing in H1 2023.
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- September 8 2023
Hong Kong sees heaviest rainfall on record overnight as HKO issues black rain signal
There is dramatic flooding across the SAR with many claims expected to keep brokers, insurers and adjusters busy.
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- September 8 2023
Tysers Singapore ropes in Babita Rai as reinsurance MD
In her new role, Rai will lead the AUB Group-owned Lloyd's wholesale broker's reinsurance operations in the Lion City.
