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- September 20 2023
Typhoon Nanmadol’s final loss count is US$850m: Perils
The storm hit the Japanese islands of Kyushu and Shikoku and the western and central regions of Japan’s main island of Honshu in September last year.
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- September 20 2023
Miller rolls out APAC treaty team with Lockton Re raid
The team led by Richard Broad will see Bruce Ford and Pei Nee Goi join him in Singapore, while Jo Garnett and Hui Sin Low join in Malaysia.
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- September 20 2023
Steadfast’s Insurance Brands adds Peacock Insurance to its fold
The New South Wales-based brokerage specialises in heavy transport, earthmoving insurance and marine and logistics coverage.
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- September 20 2023
Sedgwick New Zealand strengthens business development team to expand local base
Hamish Blair (pictured) has been promoted to head of business development and Shuzaha Houghton roped in as business development manager.
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- September 20 2023
Australia’s BoM declares El Niño and positive Indian Ocean Dipole as bushfires spark across three states
The combination, last seen in 2015, means warmer and drier conditions for at least the next three months increasing the risk of bushfires.
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- September 20 2023
Hong Kong’s drainage improvements allowed city to bounce back after historic rainstorm: Guy Carpenter
The broker notes a further five stormwater storage tanks are being planned in the SAR which saw 60 flooding and 75 landslide reports and 80 blocked roads.
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- September 20 2023
Arch Australia hires Joe Bone as PI product and distribution manager
Based in Sydney, the former BHSI exec will report to Anthony Hinde, underwriting manager, professional indemnity.
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- September 20 2023
ICA welcomes New South Wales budget for disaster resilience, calls for tax reform
The state has the highest rate of insurance taxes in the country with insurance customers hit with both stamp duty and the emergency services levy.
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- September 19 2023
Aon names Cathryn Neo as Asia associate director, transaction solutions
Singapore-based Neo, a former legal practice partner, takes charge of the broker's litigation and contingent risks business in the region.
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- September 19 2023
FSA searches Sompo Japan premises over Bigmotor probe: report
The inspection is to determine the extent to which the insurer was aware of Bigmotor's fraudulent activity.
