Industry Segments: Brokers Page 13 / 49
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- January 17 2024
Brown & Brown expands in Asia with acquisition of Singaporean broker Acorn
The deal by the US group's European arm, Bridge Specialty, is its second in the region after it entered Hong Kong last year through the acquisition of Capstone Brokers.
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- January 16 2024
Marsh promotes Tyson Vickery to Asia placement leader in Singapore
Kevin Hubbard has been named chairman of placement, Marsh Asia.
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- January 16 2024
Aon grows India treaty reinsurance team with three senior appointments
The new appointments include Kolli Rao, who has joined the broker as president and senior advisor, Ajay Rakhane as head of agriculture and Ankit Mehta as head of non-agriculture treaty.
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- January 15 2024
Thailand’s Roojai acquires Indonesian online broker Lifepal
Following the deal, the two companies will jointly expand their product offerings, and online and offline distribution.
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- January 10 2024
NIBA CEO Philip Kewin resigns, set to leave in April
The Australian broker industry body has commenced an executive search to find its next CEO.
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- January 10 2024
Howden Hong Kong chief executive Mark Johnson set to leave; Alfred Sham named interim CEO
Johnson will remain with the firm to ensure an orderly transition until the spring.
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- January 9 2024
Duncan Ainsby returns to WTW corporate risk and broking team
Hong Kong-based Ainsby, who comes from Acrisure Re, joins as head of large accounts practice, north Asia.
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- January 9 2024
Marsh elevates Scott Eccleston to Pacific head of global placement
Eccleston, who will continue to be based in Melbourne, was most recently deputy head of global placement for Pacific.
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- January 8 2024
Howden doubles down on equine sector with Australian specialist broker buy
The broker acquired Sydney-based bloodstock intermediary Silks Insurance following a string of acquisitions in the bloodstock market in 2023.
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- January 5 2024
WTW strengthens its corporate risk & broking business in Singapore with two senior promotions
Ernest Heng (pictured left) has been promoted to head of specialty while David Ng (pictured right) becomes head of client services.
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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
APAC 1.1 renewals see ‘flat to 5%’ hikes on loss-free programs: Gallagher Re
Excess of loss pricing adjustments in Asia reverted to levels reminiscent of the period preceding the market hardening in 2023.
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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.
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- January 2 2024
No letting up for Australian broker consolidation
Global players' expansion plans, the growing regulatory burden on smaller firms and the increased sophistication of clients have created a market where buyer’s and seller’s motivations align.
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- January 2 2024
Howden hires regional M&A director based in Hong Kong
With the appointment of Wong Hui Ling, the global broker aims to bolster its M&A capabilities.
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- December 22 2023
Pankaj Agrawal to head Gujarat & central zone for Howden India
Agarwal, who joins from general insurer ICICI Lombard, will focus on business development, profitability, growth and enhanced operational efficiency.
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- December 19 2023
Howden Tiger’s Doreen Tan elevated to Asia head of treaty
Singapore-based Tan, who has been at the reinsurance broker for more than a year, moves up following former APAC treaty head Stephen Warwick’s move to Guy Carpenter.
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- December 18 2023
Australian broker code review puts commission disclosure debate in the spotlight
Finding common ground that satisfies both sides of the debate will be a hard path for NIBA with a faction threatening to break away.
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- December 12 2023
GIC takes majority ownership in Miller with Cinven buyout
The Singaporean sovereign wealth fund has increased its stake since its acquisition in 2021 and provided an exit to the PE investor.
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- December 11 2023
WTW rejigs South-East Asia, Singapore corporate risk and broking leadership
Rupert Roberts will take on a new role as head of South-East Asia for corporate risk and broking, while Christine Lau will lead the team in Singapore.
