Industry Segments: Brokers Page 18 / 59
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- June 14 2024
Opinion: Brokers keen to see underwriters back in the market
The post-pandemic hybrid environment and the development of AI means that queries and placements are significantly lacking in any human interaction for increasingly commoditised risks.
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- June 11 2024
Howden broadens New Zealand footprint with Bridges acquisition
The deal expands Howden’s mid-market and SME offering in the country as well as grows its presence in the Waikato region.
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- June 11 2024
Howden India appoints Hanmant Dudle as head of large account practice for property and construction lines
Prior to joining the broker, Mumbai-based Dudle was vice president in charge of large account practice at insurer ICICI Lombard.
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- June 10 2024
AUB picks up 40% stake in UK retail broking network Momentum
The deal gives the Australian intermediary access to an authorised representative network with over 100 partners placing more than US$114m in premium.
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- June 10 2024
Miller eyes Japan non-marine buildout with senior hire
The specialist broker has appointed Tokinori Kono as head of non-marine broking at its Japanese unit, Lead Insurance.
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- June 7 2024
Marsh takes Gallagher’s Christine Francis as mining practice lead for Asia
For her new role, Francis, who was most recently client manager - national mining team at Gallagher, will relocate from Perth to Singapore.
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- June 7 2024
Cornerstone Risk Group expands in NSW with senior hire
Insurance broker Cornerstone Risk Group has appointed Calum Flynn to head its new Sydney operations as the firm expands its footprint along the east coast of Australia.
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- June 6 2024
Allianz Australia elevates Kim Nguyen to national relationship manager, distribution
Previously an Allianz Commercial key account manager, Nguyen has been with Allianz Australia for eight years.
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- June 6 2024
WTW appoints Alexandra Low as head of trade credit for Hong Kong
Low will report to Lee Garvey, head of financial solutions, Asia Pacific, and Iris Chan, head of corporate risk and broking for Hong Kong and Macau.
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- June 5 2024
Seadrif mandates Gallagher Re as its reinsurance broker and risk advisor
The broker will be also responsible for the placement of reinsurance in international markets and the provision of strategic advisory services to the Asean cat risk facility.
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- June 5 2024
Specialist Risk Group eyes Asia expansion with focus on specialisms
The Temasek and Warburg Pincus-backed UK broking group will consider acquisitions to build a hub in Singapore.
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- May 27 2024
Kay International AMEA appoints Grace Yeo as senior reinsurance broking manager for South-East Asia
Singapore-based Yeo was previously a reinsurance senior broker with UIB Asia Reinsurance Brokers from May 2023.
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- May 23 2024
Aon elevates Wen Chen to APAC reinsurance agriculture leader
Singapore-based Chen, who was most recently Aon's head of agriculture for Greater China, will explore new regional reinsurance and retrocession opportunities in the sector.
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- May 23 2024
WTW ropes in Alex Rosati from Marsh as Asia head of claims
With over 30 years of experience in underwriting, claims and litigation, Rosati will focus on all aspects of WTW’s claims proposition across all business lines.
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- May 23 2024
Gallagher Re promotes George Sherriff as Japan CEO, Tsuyoshi Noguchi to become chairman
Sherriff, who has been executive director at Gallagher Re since 2021, will retain oversight over global client proposition across Asia Pacific even after transitioning to the new role.
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- May 23 2024
Australia’s Bellrock builds out construction risk team with two specialist hires
Simon Gray and Carina Bogaard, who are specialists in construction professionals’ risks, join the broker's Sydney office.
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- May 23 2024
AUB completes US$132m placement for Pacific Indemnity deal
The Australian broker issued 7.3m new shares in a private placement primarily to fund the Pacific Indemnity acquisition, with excess funds allocated for other M&A deals in the pipeline.
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- May 22 2024
Diot-Siaci to buy majority stake in Indian broker Unilight
The agreement is expected to strengthen Diot-Siaci's presence in Asia and allow the European broker to participate in the expansion of the Indian insurance market.
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- May 22 2024
AUB to acquire financial lines specialist MGA Pacific Indemnity
The Australian broking group will pay up to US$93.4m for 70% of the underwriting agency and it has launched a US$133m private placement to fund the deal.
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- May 21 2024
Temasek, Warburg Pincus team up to acquire broker Specialist Risk Group
The deal is reportedly aimed at helping the London broker to expand internationally, including in Asia.
