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- August 1 2024
Munich Re’s Ajeet Phatak takes over as CEO for Korea
Phatak, who was previously head of client management for Munich Re Japan, was appointed in the new role following a wider regional leadership reshuffle earlier this year.
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- August 1 2024
Axa Philippines elevates Ayman Kandil to CEO and president
Kandil, who was chief distribution officer for the carrier in Manila, will take on the new role in October replacing Bernardo Serrano, who will be transitioning to a new role within the group by end-September.
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- August 1 2024
Kiwi insurers settle 96% of US$2.3bn in claims from Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding: ICNZ
As of June 1, carriers have settled 112,746, of 118,037 claims valued and have so far paid out US$1.85bn (82%) for both events, with residential house claims at 96%, while contents and motor were 99% and 98% fully settled, respectively.
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- July 31 2024
APAC and Africa account for 33% of US$120bn global nat cat losses: Munich Re
The costliest natural disaster in the first half of the year is the Noto earthquake in Japan that amounted to an estimated US$10bn in losses.
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- July 31 2024
Samsung Re appoints Nitin Talwalkar as chief executive to steer regional expansion
With his appointment, the Singapore reinsurance arm of Korean insurer Samsung Fire & Marine is targeting expansion of its offerings across Asia Pacific.
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- July 31 2024
HKIA to charge intermediary licence fees from September 23
The fee will be applicable for insurance brokers and agencies applying for a new licence, renewing licence, adding a line of business and for approval of responsible officers.
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- July 31 2024
S&P Global upgrades Japan P&I outlook to ‘positive’ on strong capital position
Japan P&I will likely strengthen its capital level further and maintain solid profitability. Its has accumulated a large amount of free reserves in FY2023.
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- July 31 2024
Lockton names Sean Solis as Asia chief financial officer
Solis, who was overseas finance managerat the broker, will relocate from London to Singapore for his new role, which he is taking over from Christoph Alsleben.
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- July 31 2024
Suncorp to ‘sharpen focus on delivering insurance’ as bank sale closes
The Queensland-based insurer has completed the sale of its banking arm to ANZ first announced in 2022 and expects to net US$2.7bn from the transaction.
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- July 31 2024
HDI Global restructures Australian leadership amid Middle East expansion
Karina Rodriguez Diaz and Stevan Bonic takes over from Willem van Wyk and John Morrell, who will head HDI's new office in Dubai.
