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- November 22 2024
Chaucer Singapore expands political risk underwriting with Axa XL hire
The China Re-owned Lloyd's player has appointed Jonathan Ng as class underwriter in political risk.
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- November 21 2024
1.1 property renewals to be stable, casualty rates may harden: AM Best
The outlook for the segment remains positive, however, adverse reserve developments weigh on the liability market.
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- November 21 2024
Seoul Guarantee Insurance could see decline in underwriting performance on a rise in paid claims: Fitch
The rating agency has affirmed SGI’s rating at 'AA-' (very strong) with a stable outlook taking into account its strong capitalisation, financial performance, and the support it receives from the government.
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- November 21 2024
Aon promotes Singapore-based Magnus Roe to global chief data and analytics officer
Roe, who was global head of strategy, risk capital analytics for the broker, will integrate AI, data governance and analytics into the broker's data and analytics strategy, reporting to Aon COO Mindy Simon.
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- November 21 2024
Interest in standalone renewable treaties in APAC remains strong: Gallagher Re
There is rate adequacy in the market ahead of the 2025 renewal season as costs have stabilised in the reinsurance market, according to a whitepaper on renewable energy by the reinsurance broker.
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- November 20 2024
Rokstone launches global multi-peril parametric offering with US$10m facility
The MGA has partnered with NormanMax Lloyd’s Syndicate 3939 to launch to cover earthquake, hurricane, tropical cyclone and typhoon risks, with further perils including floods set to be added next year.
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- November 20 2024
UIB Group expands Asia footprint with representative office in Nepal
The Kathmandu office will report to the UIB Asia regional headquarters based in Singapore.
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- November 20 2024
Trebling of ‘nuclear’ verdicts in US challenges liability underwriters: Allianz
Apart from social inflation, the increasing complexity of pharma class actions, PFAS litigation and the growth of collective redress outside of the US are among the other trends creating difficulties for carriers, according to the report.
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- November 20 2024
Australia’s proposed reforms would boost insurers’ credit profiles: Fitch
The proposed reforms which include insurers buying all-perils reinsurance coverage and lowering reinstatement requirements, effective June 2026, would encourage carriers to explore alternative reinsurance arrangements such as cat bonds, the rating agency said.
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- November 20 2024
CFC expands transaction liability team with appointment of Janine Fenwick
Melbourne-based Fenwick will provide strategic leadership to the onshore transaction liability team that the carrier has established since its acquired Solution Underwriting in April and drive the development of CFC’s transaction liability business throughout Asia Pacific.
