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- January 4 2024
‘Smooth’ 1.1 renewals as ample capacity, earnings rebound drive reinsurer appetite: Aon
Agggregate covers are back on the table but property per risk renewals remain challenging due to loss activity, says the broker.
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- January 4 2024
AIG leads US$130m all-risk cover for Japan Airlines plane: report
The Japanese airline has estimated a US$104m operating loss following the collision of its flight JL516 with a Japan Coast Guard aircraft at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport and complete loss of one aircraft on January 2.
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- January 4 2024
Suncorp and IAG say December wild weather claims tracking below nat cat allowance
While the total cost of the two events have yet to be determined, Suncorp said it has US$459m in natural hazard allowance and IAG has US$114m till December 2023.
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- January 4 2024
IAG renews 2024 cat program with US$7bn protection, adds US$67m New Zealand cover
In conjunction with its 32.5% quota share, the Australian carrier’s retention is flat at US$159m.
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- January 4 2024
Allianz Singapore to accelerate premium growth despite domestic challenges: S&P Global
The rating agency has confirmed the carrier's 'A+' rating with a stable outlook.
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- January 4 2024
WTW appoints Clelia Grech as head of global services and solutions Asia
Grech, who will be part of the broker's international programs team, will be based in Hong Kong.
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- January 3 2024
ICA extends insurance catastrophe declaration to January 3 as extreme weather continues
Almost 38,000 insurance claims have been lodged following the weather that has impacted Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria since December 23.
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- January 3 2024
Korea’s FSC expands eligibility and scope of joint underwriting agreement on fire insurance
The polices can now cover damage resulting from natural disasters, building collapse, and leaks from water supply or drainage systems, as desired by the policyholder.
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- January 3 2024
Eastern Australia’s wild weather claims in December top 40,000: ICA
While insurers received more than 37,000 claims from the Christmas storms across three states, the Cyclone Jasper claims from northern Queensland crossed 6000.
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- January 2 2024
Global property cat rates rise 3% in ‘stable and orderly’ 1.1 renewal: Howden
Supply largely sufficient to meet increased demand as cedents took the opportunity to purchase more cost effective tail coverage.
