Industry Segments: Aviation Page 2 / 4
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- October 18 2023
Exclusive: Gallagher sees senior exits amid wider APAC leadership shake-up
There have been several changes to the broker's APAC management in recent months, including the departure of North Asia CEO Thomas Wang.
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- October 16 2023
CDB Aviation receives US$194m payout from Russia’s NSK over Aeroflot claims
Parent China Development Bank Financial Leasing said the payment covers four undisclosed aircraft, and that CDB will continue proceedings against other insurers in the Irish courts.
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- October 13 2023
Asian aviation, marine markets react to war risk peril as Israel conflict breaks out
A senior market source tells IAN that airlines are unlikely to be able to gain cover as Israeli government steps in with US$6bn to support home carriers.
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- October 3 2023
SMBC Aviation receives US$710m insurance settlement for jets stranded in Russia
The Japanese lessor had commenced litigation in the Irish courts late last year against 11 insurers over its 34 aircraft stuck in Russia following European sanctions.
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- September 11 2023
US sanctions jet-fuel shipments to Myanmar: IGP&I
While restrictions apply only to fuel for military purposes, in practice, it may be impossible to prove that shipments are only for civil aviation, which may lead to exclusions in P&I cover.
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- September 5 2023
Tokio Marine Kiln lands Joe Pickford as aviation underwriter in Singapore
Pickford, who joins from Gallagher, will focus on providing bespoke solutions for clients and brokers.
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- September 5 2023
Market rebound, XOL to drive APAC aviation rates, cover despite capacity flux
The market is relatively flat for hull and liability but material changes are being seen in war risks and a ‘natural increase in premium' is likely with a recovery in general aviation activities.
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- August 1 2023
Asian aircraft lessors set for June 2024 trial over insurance claims on jets in Russia: report
SMBC Aviation, BOC Aviation and CDB Aviation are preparing for the hearing in cases involving several leading global (re)insurers.
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- July 19 2023
Asian aviation insurance riding airline startup tailwinds
The post-pandemic recovery in travel is leading to an aviation boom, however, the increasing cost of repairs and lack of skilled talent pose a challenge.
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- July 13 2023
Everest chopper crash signals turbulence for Nepal’s aviation fac market
IAN understands the helicopter crash this week that killed six people will cost reinsurers around US$2.5m and adds to a series of safety failures that will likely see prices and retentions soaring.
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- June 14 2023
Aviation: “Whilst the underlying safety of the aviation industry has improved markedly over the last 20 or so years, it is the annual cost of the attritional claims that is now the predominant focus.”
The global aviation industry is returning to pre-pandemic levels of activity and older aircraft are being swapped for newer more fuel-efficient planes.
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- June 5 2023
Alastair Stuart to lead Chubb’s new Singapore aviation hub
The unit is part of Chubb Global Markets' global expansion in general aviation and aerospace business.
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- May 11 2023
PI specialist ITIC targets Hong Kong and Singapore for regional expansion
The carrier is moving away from marine to aviation and offshore energy, Robert Hodge, head of South-East Asia, tells IAN.
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- April 20 2023
BOC Aviation awarded US$400m by US court for planes stranded in Russia: report
The aircraft lessor said AirBridgeCargo went into default after being unable to maintain required reinsurance coverage.
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- April 17 2023
APAC aviation renewals on course for 50% hikes
Middle and higher XOL treaty layers see steep climbs while terms and conditions are under scrutiny, especially for war risks.
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- April 12 2023
PVI Insurance leads consortium of insurers for crashed Vietnamese chopper
Bao Viet Insurance and Military Insurance are other members of the consortium that provides cover to the Vietnam Helicopter Corporation fleet.
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- March 24 2023
Japan H3 rocket failure losses trigger domestic aviation pool
With the launch costs estimated at around US$50m, the loss won’t spill over to international reinsurers.
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- March 9 2023
Sompo Japan partners space start-up to offer satellite cover
The carrier to partner with Japanese startup Warpspace, which will help assess the risk of launch accidents or collisions in orbit.
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- January 25 2023
US$10.5m estimated air crash loss raises concerns over Nepal’s aviation sector
IAN understands that Nepali insurers usually only take up 3% of the ratio of the loss payout.
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- December 14 2022
Gallagher acquires Aviation Insurance Australia
The aviation broker's MD Ian Tait and his team will stay in Brisbane and report to Paul Harvey, Gallagher's Australia specialisms MD.
