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- October 7 2022
Swiss Re names Yong Suk Kwon head of Korea in leadership reshuffle
Yong replaces Jonas von Oldenskiöld and will take charge from December 1.
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- October 7 2022
AGCS tasks Alasdair Walker to lead APAC distribution
In his new role, Singapore-based Walker will manage strategic broker relationships and help raise the company's profile.
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- October 7 2022
GIC Re issuer outlook downgraded to negative amid accounting scrutiny
AM Best affirmed the state-owned carrier’s long-term issuer credit rating of bbb+ and financial strength rating of B++ with a stable outlook.
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- October 7 2022
Japan non-life insurers have ‘stable’ outlook: AM Best
Higher loss ratios for motor insurance, personal accident and marine could impact insurers’ underwriting profitability.
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- October 6 2022
Oneglobal swoops for veteran Huichih Ko to boost Asia arm
Ko will be based in Taiwan and has previously worked at Marsh, WTW and Sedgwick.
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- October 6 2022
Bolttech eyes Indonesia expansion with broker buy
Jakarta-based Axle Asia, whose lines include corporate and employee benefits, will rebrand and become a subsidiary of the global insurtech.
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- October 6 2022
Lloyd’s system reset affects APAC operations
All external connectivity was turned off, including delegated authority platforms, after unusual activity on its network was detected.
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- October 6 2022
MS First Capital 5-year COR at 62.9% on low costs, high ceding commission: AM Best
The rating agency has affirmed the Singapore insurer’s rating of A (excellent).
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- October 6 2022
Howden Specialty hires Steven Garrod to bolster APAC natural resources team
The former Lockton exec will focus on renewables, downstream energy and construction lines.
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- October 6 2022
New Zealand’s revised seismic model shows earthquake hazards have risen
On average the likelihood of an earthquake has increased 50% or more across the country.
