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- March 18 2024
Australian MGA Agile gets nod to launch Asta-managed Lloyd’s syndicate
Syndicate 2427 plans to start services in April and has appointed Mark Hunt as active underwriter; it is targeting a GWP of US$43.4m for 2024.
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- March 18 2024
Ping An P&C improves underwriting with reduced credit and guarantee exposure, new motor policies: AM Best
The rating agency has affirmed the insurer rating of A (excellent) with a stable outlook.
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- March 18 2024
Richard Klipin succeeds Phil Kewin as NIBA CEO
Kewin will remain as CEO in the interim until Klipin assumes his role in end-May.
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- March 18 2024
Japan’s big three to improve motor COR to 95% by 2026: Jefferies
The improvement will be driven by premium hikes, efficiency gains and lower expense ratio, according to a report by the investment bank.
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- March 15 2024
Gallagher Re promotes Sie Liang Lau to head APAC cyber team
In the newly created role, Sie will oversee reinsurance broking covering APAC.
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- March 15 2024
Chubb elevates Nikki Quain to New Zealand property manager
Auckland-based Nikki Quain will lead the strategy and growth for Chubb New Zealand’s property portfolio.
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- March 15 2024
Asuransi Astra’s A- rating affirmed on strong balance sheet strength: AM Best
Indonesia's third-largest general insurer's A- rating was affirmed on its strong operating performance, with COR averaging 88.1% for the five years up to 2023.
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- March 14 2024
Cyber, business interruption top risks for India: Aon
66.7% of respondent organisations in the country suffered a loss due to property damage and 50% were affected by supply chain disruptions.
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- March 14 2024
Vietnam’s amended law set to stunt bancassurance sales growth: AM Best
Heightened regulatory scrutiny has already led to the first fall in insurance premiums in a decade in 2023. Still, the amended law will impact the non-life sector less compared to life.
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- March 14 2024
Philippines regulator doubles third-party motor liability coverage limits
The Insurance Commission said there would be no increases in premium, and the rates prescribed in 2006 shall remain in force.
