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- April 22 2024
Shane Twemlow returns to WTW as head of growth, New Zealand
Auckland-based Twemlow told IAN that in the new role he will oversee strategy and lead initiatives to increase client acquisition, retention and revenue for the broker.
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- April 22 2024
Allied World ropes in Leigh-Anne Byrom from Mecon Insurance
Byrom was most recently with Mecon for 13 years in various positions including senior technical underwriter, and senior construction & liability underwriter.
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- April 22 2024
China’s ‘once-in-a-century’ flood warning puts Guangdong on alert
The past weekend of rainstorm that hit China coastal cities and Guangdong province has led to four deaths and economic loss of US$19.3 million, according to media reports.
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- April 22 2024
WTW elevates Ben Dunston to placement leader, Asia
In his new role, Singapore-based Dunston will have overall placement responsibility for the large and multinational accounts division in the region across all lines of business.
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- April 22 2024
AIG Singapore promotes Sarsha Neal to head of client & broker engagement
With over two decades of experience in underwriting and broking, Neal was most recently AIG's general manager for Western Australia and Northern Territory
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- April 22 2024
OJK grants reinsurance licence to Orion Reasuransi Indonesia
The new carrier, to be led by Fitris Dinarwan, will offer multipurpose credit and home ownership credit reinsurance, according to its website.
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- April 22 2024
Peak Re’s outlook upgraded to ‘stable’ as growth prospects brighten: Moody’s
The upgrade from "negative" reflects its view that contagion risk from its parent Fosun International, in the form of strain on its business growth, is unlikely to increase meaningfully.
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- April 22 2024
CCR Re’s Africa and Asia FY 2023 GWP increases by 27%
The reinsurer saw moderate claims in Asia throughout the year, not affected by big cat events such as typhoons Doksuri in Beijing and Saola in Hong Kong and saw few individual claims in Korea.
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- April 22 2024
MS&AD Group’s outlook stable but acquisition may bring volatility: S&P Global
The rating agency has affirmed the carrier's 'A+' rating following revised capital model criteria, but noted that overseas acquisitions could bring volatility to its capital.
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- April 22 2024
TSMC’s earthquake losses estimated at US$92m
The Taiwanese chipamaker said the loss is net of insurance claims and that damage was mostly to inventories and equipment, according to a stock exchange filing.
