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- April 17 2023
Chinese non-life carriers have solid capital, reinsurance to face cat risks: Fitch
A steady investment yield contributes favourably to most insurers’ overall operating stability and underwriting performance.
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- April 17 2023
HKFI seeks easier re-domiciliation and improved positioning to attract global majors
Policy recommendations have been submitted by the Hong Kong Federation of Insurers to the Financial Services and Treasury Bureau and the Insurance Authority.
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- April 17 2023
Canopius continues Australia build out with marine underwriter hire
The (re)insurer has appointed David Hoffman in its Sydney office to oversee its local marine offering.
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- April 17 2023
Shipowners’ Club insures Singapore ship likely taken over by pirates
The ship, Success 9, has since been located off the Ivory Coast with all crew safe.
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- April 16 2023
Zhongyuan Agricultural Insurance scripts COR turnaround
The Chinese carrier, which was rated A- (strong) with a stable outlook by Fitch, posted a 90% combined ratio last year compared with 104% in 2021.
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- April 14 2023
ICNZ chief questions proposal to hike fire service levy
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has proposed a 12.8% increase in the levy on insurance policies to cover a funding shortfall.
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- April 14 2023
Tugu Insurance (Hong Kong) continues diversification push: AM Best
After years of 'unstable' underwriting results, the Indonesian-owned insurer has moved away from construction employees’ compensation to focus on lines such as a goods in transit.
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- April 13 2023
AIG appoints Chris Colahan as APAC president
Colahan will join AIG from Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance where he was president of UK & Europe.
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- April 13 2023
New Zealand nat cat claims set new record for 2022: ICNZ
At US$218m, it is the third consecutive year a new record has been set, with 2023 already surpassing the total from January and February events alone.
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- April 13 2023
McLarens New Zealand brings financial lines specialist to its fold
Casualty and Professional Services' team led by Jeff Stagg will join the loss adjuster on April 17.
