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- April 24 2023
Australia’s Optus hit with class action over cybersecurity breach
The Singapore-owned telecoms giant said it is reviewing the court documents with its lawyers and will vigorously defend the proceedings.
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- April 24 2023
New Asia player Deutsche Rück eyes expansion after beating 2023 target
Digitalisation, new and emerging risks, regulatory changes and infrastructure development will be regional growth drivers, says Asia managing director Tarik Aouad.
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- April 21 2023
Lloyd’s syndicate Volante Global launches India office
The syndicate has hired Laxmeekant Walikar, former India CUO at Axa XL, as India managing director in Mumbai.
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- April 21 2023
Singapore extends ILS grant scheme till 2025
The Monetary Authority of Singapore's US$11.25m grant will subsidise the cost of issuing catastrophe bonds and the expanded suite of securities that focus on Asia risks.
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- April 21 2023
Marsh McLennan targets US$300m savings by 2024, Marsh sees 11% APAC Q1 growth
The global broker has been changing its senior management structure by appointing regional and country leaders to oversee its four units Marsh, Mercer, Oliver Wyman and Guy Carpenter.
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- April 21 2023
Helia Insurance to see underwriting stress in medium term: Fitch Ratings
The rating agency has affirmed the lenders mortgage insurance company an'A' (strong) rating with a stable outlook.
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- April 21 2023
Opinion: Ransomware payments down under – to ban or not to ban?
Insurers suggest an outright ban on ransoms and extortion demands in data breach incidents could be a blunt, ineffective policy instrument.
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- April 21 2023
MS&AD plans to enter Japan’s small amount, short term insurance market
The insurance giant wants to establish a company in FY 2024 to enter the new market, also known as mini-insurance.
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- April 21 2023
QBE to maintain high-single digit growth in 2023 with a 93.5% COR target: Fitch
Fitch’s CreditSights has re-initiated coverage on QBE Group Insurance with a ‘market perform’ recommendation.
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- April 20 2023
Korean P&C insurers falling short on oil and gas exclusions
While most of the insurers have started acting on coal policies, only Samsung has extended it to the petroleum industries.
