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- April 24 2024
Lockton New Zealand hires Michael Harrow as head of corporate risk
Joining from ICIB BrokerWeb, Auckland-based Harrow will focus on expanding company’s services across all lines, and refining client service delivery.
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- April 23 2024
Asia warming faster than global average, hit by 79 weather-related disasters in 2023: WMO
Floods and storms are causing the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses, whilst the impact of heatwaves became more severe, according to a report from the UN climate agency.
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- April 23 2024
Rainstorms in China linger as insurers count preliminary losses at US$11m
Insurers in Zhaoqing and Shaoguan cities, both in the Guangdong province, have thus far received about 4000 claim notifications, according to local media reports.
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- April 23 2024
Korean insurers remain resilient to overseas commercial real estate deterioration: Fitch
A steady increase in the release of contractual service margins, driven by sound underwriting performance, will continue to support Korean insurers’ profitability despite volatility in their investment returns, Fitch said.
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- April 23 2024
Scor promotes CUO Lily Song to head of P&C China
Beijing-based Song has been at the French reinsurer since 2012 and has been the China reinsurance chief underwriting officer for more than 4 years.
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- April 23 2024
Gallagher acquires trade credit broker Prasidium in Australia
Directors Mark Smith, Stuart Prendergast, Mark Browning, Paul Daniele and their team will join Gallagher offices across Australia.
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- April 23 2024
Exclusive: Guy Carpenter recruits AIG veteran Eric Shaw as APAC regional claims advisory leader
Singapore-based Shaw oversees claims advisory and reports to Jacob Hughes, managing director, head of client support services for Asia Pacific.
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- April 23 2024
M&A specialist Brockwell targets niche opportunities in Asia
The London-based Lloyd’s coverholder is looking to expand in Singapore, Japan and South Korea and leverage on tax products that see high demand in the region.
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- April 22 2024
QBE appoints Jordan Stewart as Asia’s business development lead, broker distribution
Stewart, who has relocated to Hong Kong from Melbourne, will work with the teams across QBE Asia to enhance its broker partnerships across the region.
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- April 22 2024
Noto earthquake insurance payout approaches US$500m: GIAJ
The claims have increased 3.5 times since January 31 and rose by 22% since the last tally on March 8.
