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- May 24 2023
Manila Central Post Office insured for US$11m with state-owned GSIS
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will provide a loan to reconstruct the important building damaged in a fire on May 21.
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- May 24 2023
Tower places additional US$63m reinstatement cover
With this reinstatement, the Kiwi carrier will ensure protection for a significant fourth catastrophe event within its current financial year.
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- May 24 2023
Indonesia carriers need to raise capital to meet new norms
OJK is proposing raising the minimum paid-up capital for non-life insurers to US$67m by 2028, from US$10m currently.
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- May 23 2023
RenaissanceRe to buy Validus Re from AIG for US$3bn
The transaction includes AlphaCat Managers and Talbot Treaty reinsurance business, but AIG will retain Talbot Underwriting and Western World.
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- May 23 2023
Uplift in consumer sentiment helps APAC carriers combat reinsurance costs, inflation: Fitch
Primary insurers have been able to pass on higher premium rates to customers, even double-digit hikes in places like Australia, without affecting business retention.
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- May 23 2023
Environmental liability: Why are take-up rates for environmental impairment liability insurance low in Asia?
Lack of awareness regarding coverage gaps in general liability and property policies and a limited ESG focus haven't helped.
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- May 23 2023
Brown & Brown acquires Nexus and Xenia owner Kentro Capital
The acquisition gives the US broker a foothold in Asia through MGAs Nexus and Spectrum, and broker Capstone.
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- May 23 2023
Swiss Re leaves the Net-Zero Alliance
This is the fourth recent exit of a member following the departures of Hannover Re, Zurich and Munich Re.
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- May 23 2023
Axa XL looks to tap into Asia corporate mindset shift
The French (re)insurer sees huge potential in the region with eight Asian markets expected to grow 11% per year from 2021 to 2025.
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- May 23 2023
Zurich Hong Kong appoints David Chiu as chief claims officer
A Zurich veteran for the past 10 years, Chiu has held several leadership roles in the Hong Kong claims team.
