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- August 16 2023
Hawaii wildfire insured property losses to hit US$3.2bn: KCC
Tokio Marine, DB Insurance and MS&AD have exposure to the state's 'most destructive' ever fire, which has burned over 2,200 structures in the historic town of Lahaina.
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- August 16 2023
Sompo International eyes ‘wholesale’ route for APAC commercial lines growth
The carrier is exploring new markets and industries such as renewables and semiconductors, and is planning to double the wholesale team.
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- August 16 2023
DB Insurance underwriting profit drops 2.4% to US$681m
The carrier's direct written premiums increase 6.6% year-on-year to KRW8.4tn in the first half of 2023.
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- August 15 2023
Samsung Fire & Marine H1 insurance profit up 19.5% at US$950m
The South Korean carrier’s net profit for the first half of 2023 grew 27.4%, buoyed by investment profits.
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- August 15 2023
Typhoon Lan makes landfall in Japan
The authorities have issued flood and landslide warnings after powerful storm skirts near Osaka with the (re)insurance community on high alert.
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- August 15 2023
Vesttoo files for Chapter 11 protection; board says no plans to liquidate
The move will provide the Israeli insurtech protection from its creditors and breathing room to pursue legal actions, the company claims.
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- August 15 2023
Aon promotes Harry Edwards to Asia regional director for intellectual property solutions
Singapore-based Edwards will lead the D&O strategy and team in the region, responsible for placing APAC and US exposed management liability insurance programmes into the London market.
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- August 15 2023
KB Insurance H1 2023 underwriting profit at US$400m
The Korean P&C carrier's direct written premiums for the period increased 4% year-on-year to KRW6.4tn.
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- August 14 2023
Gallagher Australia acquires rural specialist Insurance Risk Solutions
The Darwin-based family business is the fourth acquisition by the global broker in Australia this year.
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- August 14 2023
Clement Cheung reappointed CEO of Hong Kong Insurance Authority
Cheung, who has been heading the regulator since 2018, will serve another three-year term till August 14, 2026.
