Industry Segments: Brokers Page 16 / 49
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- October 5 2023
Thailand’s Rabbit Care Broker acquires local peer EasyCompare
BTS Group-owned business has added around 30,000 new customers through this acquisition to leverage its extensive product portfolio.
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- October 5 2023
Miller signs Thai energy partnership with Central Insurance Services
Central will offer local servicing and Miller will provide help with consulting, risk engineering, reinsurance placement and claims.
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- October 5 2023
Guy Carpenter hires Swiss Re’s Blake Dimitrijevic as APAC head of capital advisory
Hong Kong-based Dimitrijevic will report to chief executive Tony Gallagher.
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- October 4 2023
Aon to acquire former Indian JV partner Global Insurance Brokers
Upon completion, the broker will transition to Aon’s brand and operating model, under the leadership of Jon Pipe.
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- October 3 2023
AIG’s Toni Ferrier to take over as Marsh McLennan New Zealand CEO
Ferrier, who is chief executive of AIG New Zealand, will lead the broking and consulting group's businesses across the country and serve as president of Marsh New Zealand.
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- October 3 2023
AB Comsure acquires Brisbane broker CE McDonald
Following this acquisition, the combined entity’s annual gross written premium will be around US$96m.
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- October 2 2023
Howden renames Asian specialist arm as it unveils global rebrand
IPG Howden, the group's Asian high-net-worth life insurance broker, will be renamed Howden Private Wealth.
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- October 2 2023
Australia’s GI brokers saw 11.4% increase in H1 GWP
The broking sector, which continues its consolidation trend, controlled US$11.9bn of premiums, according to APRA data.
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- September 29 2023
Hong Kong’s Nova Insurance posts 10.8% FY revenue growth
The broker saw an uplift in PI and trade credit lines and reported revenues of US$14.1m during the year until the end of June.
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- September 28 2023
Gallagher Re takes Guy Carpenter’s Linda Purnama to lead Indonesia
Singapore-based Purnama joins the broker from her previous role as GC's managing director covering Vietnam and the Philippines.
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- September 20 2023
Miller rolls out APAC treaty team with Lockton Re raid
The team led by Richard Broad will see Bruce Ford and Pei Nee Goi join him in Singapore, while Jo Garnett and Hui Sin Low join in Malaysia.
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- September 20 2023
Steadfast’s Insurance Brands adds Peacock Insurance to its fold
The New South Wales-based brokerage specialises in heavy transport, earthmoving insurance and marine and logistics coverage.
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- September 20 2023
CIB’s chairman Alex Yip eyes GBA opportunities for Hong Kong’s specialty market
Since transitioning away from being a self-regulatory body, the Confederation of Insurance Brokers is focusing on redeveloping the city as a ‘key hub’ for the Asian (re)insurance sector.
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- September 19 2023
Aon names Cathryn Neo as Asia associate director, transaction solutions
Singapore-based Neo, a former legal practice partner, takes charge of the broker's litigation and contingent risks business in the region.
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- September 19 2023
What explains Singapore’s quiet broker M&A market?
While there has been some activity around the fringes over the last 12 months, organic growth appears more attractive.
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- September 18 2023
ICA board members and Australian minister to meet (re)insurance players in Munich and London
Assistant treasurer Stephen Jones and ICA, Suncorp, IAG and QBE Asia Pacific CEOs set to meet Lloyd’s, Guy Carpenter, Aon, Munich Re, Swiss Re, Flood Re and the ABI this week.
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- September 18 2023
Hong Kong’s Grandwood opens first overseas subsidiary in the UK
May Yung, previously divisional director and head of financial risks for the broker, is overseeing the set-up.
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- September 15 2023
Opinion: Hong Kong’s insurance players should step up risk mitigation for clients and the city
While paying claims and looking after clients is the immediate priority, the market should spend more effort making sure buildings are better managed, rain or shine.
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- September 15 2023
Miller taps Lockton’s Richard Broad as head of treaty reinsurance APAC
Singapore-based Broad's appointment follows a recent leadership rejig at the specialist broker that saw Nigel Cross named head of facultative reinsurance in the region.
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- September 15 2023
Lockton names Piers Hughes Asia head of reinsurance
Hughes, who started in the role on September 13, will continue to be based in Singapore and report to Warren Merritt, regional CEO - Asia Pacific.
