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- June 24 2024
Lotte Insurance final bids due June 28, Woori remains in the race
The sale by PE owner JKL Partners, managed by JP Morgan, is targeting US$1.45bn price tag for the carrier.
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- June 24 2024
ICA welcomes building ministers’ commitment to climate resilience
Decision to include building resilience as part of Australian Building Codes Board's objectives paves the way for stronger new homes that can withstand disasters and could help save US$2.7 billion building costs per year.
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- June 24 2024
Insurance claims from southern China torrential rain and floods hit US$85m: NFRA
Insurers have received 18,400 claims so far and the meteorological bureau is expecting persistent rain after upgrading the rainstorm alert to red, the highest of the four-colour ranking system.
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- June 24 2024
Income Insurance on S&P CreditWatch negative on potential government support dilution
The CreditWatch followed news that the Singapore government-backed insurer is in talks with Allianz for a stake sale.
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- June 24 2024
Steadfast promotes Nick Cook and hires Swiss Re veteran Mark Senkevics
The senior management rejig at the Australian broker gives Cook a broader role across Australasian networks, broker and insurer services, as it brings in Senkevics to oversee MGAs, reinsurance and life. It also names new heads of operations and IT.
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- June 24 2024
McLardy McShane lands Aon’s Brendan Wright as Melbourne broking manager
The Australian broker's newly formed role will see Wright managing a portfolio comprising of the branch’s largest accounts and working to grow and develop the remainder of the branch.
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- June 24 2024
Singapore oil spill losses set to rise as slick hits Malaysian waters
Malaysian authorities confirmed oil slick sightings at Sungai Rengit and Teluk Ramunia in Johor; while Singapore said it will seek compensation from owners of British Marine-insured Marine Honor.
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- June 24 2024
MS First Capital appoints Vikas Shukla as CEO
He assumes the role at the MSIG Asia company following the passing away of chief executive Ramaswamy Athappan last month.
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- June 24 2024
InsuResilience expands India parametric rainfall cover with further premium support
In 2020, ISF co-funded the development and implementation of the excess rainfall cover for India north-eastern state of Nagaland.
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- June 24 2024
Australian cyclone pool kicks off strata premium rate review
The main change being considered is the introduction of mitigation discounts on wind premium rates for eligible strata policies to improve incentives to reduce and mitigate risk.
