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- November 21 2023
IAG’s New Zealand flood and cyclone payouts top US$600m
The country's largest carrier has called on the government to prioritise flood resilience as the economic toll of summer of storms continues to mount.
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- November 21 2023
Malaysian Re reports US$23.8m net profit in H1 FY 2024
The Asean reinsurer returned to profit in the first six months of the financial year on the back of higher insurance service results and investment gains.
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- November 20 2023
IAG names Jacqueline Rush as executive manager to transform complaints system
Melbourne-based Rush will report to the Australian carrier's chief customer and marketing officer Michelle Klein.
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- November 20 2023
Kiwi carrier Tower exits commercial farm insurance
Commercial rural clients will be referred to AonAgri from February 1 as the carrier focuses on its direct personal and small business lines.
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- November 20 2023
Vietnam connects to Asean compulsory motor insurance system
Bao Viet Insurance is the only Vietnamese carrier approved to issue blue cards that prove that a vehicle has third-party liability cover to be used across Asean borders.
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- November 20 2023
AM Best affirms China Re’s rating on strong capitalisation
The rating agency noted Chaucer continues to be the major driver of overseas non-life reinsurance revenue and helps strengthen the group’s business footprint in the global reinsurance market.
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- November 17 2023
MS Amlin turns around underwriting performance with 91.6% COR
The Japanese insurance group's overseas business saw its net premiums for the first six months grow 45% year-on-year to US$4bn.
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- November 17 2023
Oneglobal Broking appoints Joey Lim as Singapore P&C head
Lim, who starts on November 17, joins from Marsh and will lead the broker's corporate team in the Lion City.
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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.
