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- December 20 2024
Howden names Lawrence Chong as Asia head of cyber & tech solutions
Hong Kong-based Chong joins from Qubit Underwriting, having previously worked for Swiss Re, RSA, AIG and Chubb.
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- December 20 2024
Berkley makes India foray, hires Unnati Bajpai as CEO
Specialty carrier becomes second player to set up a branch in country's special economic zone.
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- December 20 2024
bolttech raises US$100m+ Series C funding at US$2bn valuation
New round of funding led by Dragon Fund is supported by Baillie Gifford and Generali's private equity company Lion River.
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- December 20 2024
China Taiping promotes Yin Zhaojun to chairman
Yin, who was previously vice chairman, executive director and general manager, succeeds incumbent Wang Sidong who will retire.
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- December 20 2024
Roojai reignites DirectAsia Thailand acquisition
The deal for the Hiscox unit, which has been revived after being pulled in August, will strengthen the Asian carrier's Thai motor portfolio.
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- December 19 2024
Korean general insurance premiums grew 8.7% in H1 2024: Korean Re
Non-life insurers saw strong growth in long-terrm and retirements products, however, motor insurance premiums declined 1.2% year-on-year.
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- December 19 2024
Firefighting levy on New Zealand insurance premiums finalised
The revised levy, which is a primary funding mechanism for Fire and Emergency New Zealand, will be effective from July 2026.
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- December 18 2024
Economy recovery, rate hikes and regulatory reforms to benefit Malaysian insurers: AM Best
The global rating agency has maintained a stable outlook on the country's non-life insurance segment.
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- December 18 2024
Claims from Japan’s Typhoon Shanshan surge to US$331m
General Insurance Association of Japan says 89,639 claims made from the typhoon that hit earlier this year.
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- December 18 2024
Charles Taylor brings on Paul Martelli as director, onshore energy and mining
He rejoins the company from McLarens, where he was an executive senior adjuster for construction, engineering and property.
