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- September 5 2024
Pacific islands cat pool PCRIC mulls expansion into private sector cover
The captive for the island nations is looking at extending parametric solutions to the underserved private sectors such as tourism, fisheries, and utilities, according to chief executive Aholotu Palu.
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- September 4 2024
Indian government launches US$560m sale of 6.8% GIC Re stake
The secondary placement, being offered at a floor price of US$4.70 apiece over two days, is intended to reduce the government's stake in the reinsurer to meet the minimum public float requirements for Indian listed companies.
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- September 4 2024
Crawford Australia taps Charles Taylor’s Simon Chenery as executive adjuster
Brisbane-based Chenery has more than 34 years in the loss adjusting industry with a focus on large and complex property claims.
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- September 4 2024
Cambodia to join Asean compulsory motor insurance system
The system provides vehicle mandatory third-party liability cover to vehicles transiting across the borders of 10 Asean countries.
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- September 4 2024
Gallagher promotes John Li to APAC client director
Perth-based Li joined the broker in February following its acquisition of mining specialist Ansin Insurance Brokers, whic he founded in 2019.
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- September 4 2024
Zurich elevates David Wainwright to chief risk officer for ANZ
Wainwright, currently CRO for the insurer's UK life business, will start his new role in January next year succeeding Jaimie Sach who is retiring.
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- September 4 2024
Asia cat exposure growth outpaces other regions as global annual losses top US$151bn: Verisk
Exposure growth amid rapid urban expansion is one of the main contributors to annual increase in losses alongside inflation; while climate change accounts for just 1% of losses.
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- September 3 2024
Aon veteran Alexandra Tilden returns to Australia as APAC strategic account director
Tilden will relocate back to Australia from San Francisco, where she held th role of managing director since 2021.
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- September 3 2024
Allianz Commercial promotes Jenny Wilhelm to Asia head of distribution
Prior to the latest announcement, Singapore-based Wilhelm has been the regional head of financial lines and cyber, Asia, a role that she will retain until a successor has been appointed.
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- September 3 2024
Crawford Australia appoints Milia Xystros as head of third party administration
Previously, Sydney-based Xystros was executive manager at Lloyd's syndicate Procare Claims and Risk.
