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- March 25 2024
Fubon Insurance’s FY2023 underwriting results still weighed down by Covid claims
The insurer's net combined ratio for 2023 improved to 106.7%, from 237.1% a year ago, while its direct written premium for the period rose 7% to about US$2bn.
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- March 25 2024
Lockton India continues raid on Aditya Birla Insurance Brokers with three key hires
The appointments follow six other senior hires since Lockton entered the Indian market in January this year.
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- March 25 2024
SHKPI’s underwriting result benefits from low acquisition cost model: AM Best
The rating agency affirmed Sun Hung Kai Properties Insurance's long-term issuer rating of ‘a’ (excellent) with a stable outlook as it benefits from parent's distribution channel.
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- March 22 2024
Tokio Marine secures US$100m Japan EQ capacity with Kizuna Re III cat bond
The Singapore-domiciled bond is the first time a Japanese sponsor has used a World Bank Group Sustainable Development Bond as collateral.
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- March 22 2024
Exclusive: Hyundai Insurance and Korea P&I Club on hook after Keoyoung Sun tanker sinks off Japan coast
A total hull loss is expected for the vessel insured at U$S2.25 million and there is no estimate for the cargo loss yet, industry sources say.
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- March 22 2024
China Taiping Macau’s 2023 COR and outlook remain stable: AM Best
The rating agency affirmed the insurer's financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) with a stable outlook, citing its strong balance sheet and operating performance.
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- March 22 2024
Ping An P&C reports underwriting loss for 2023 as guarantee business, higher expenses bite
The P&C division of China's largest insurer reported a 6.5% increase in insurance revenue but its COR for the financial year edged up to 100.7%.
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- March 22 2024
Noto earthquake payouts top US$400m: GIAJ
The total number of accepted claims from the January 1 event has increased to 115,211 as of March 8.
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- March 21 2024
Malaysia’s general insurance, takaful funds 2023H2 operating profits up 46%
Higher premium growth in the motor segment and continued improvements in risk-based pricing have bolstered the sector's H2 operating profit. But for full year of 2023, operating profits rose by just 3.2% year-on-year.
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- March 21 2024
China United Property Insurance put on negative rating watch: Fitch
The rating action is due to potential reduction in support from parent China Orient Asset Management and the insurer's weakening capital strength.
