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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.
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- September 14 2023
Markel to expand in Australia with three new offices
The specialty insurer will be headquartered in Melbourne and headed by Axa XL's Rory Morison, who will start on September 27.
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- September 14 2023
Steadfast acquires Riskcom and its subsidiary to expand risk management capabilities
Riskcom and BRM will retain their brands and continue to operate as standalone businesses.
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- September 13 2023
Aon names financial services industry veteran as Asia Pacific COO
Singapore-based Jeff Plein, who joins from Citibank, will report to global chief operating officer Mindy Simon and Asia Pacific CEO Anne Corona.
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- September 12 2023
+8 Partners ropes in Phillip Emmanuel as head of logistics
Emmanuel was most recently Asia Pacific regional director and logistics insurer TT Club Mutual Insurance.
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- September 11 2023
Hong Kong to see most claims since 2018 typhoon after record rainfall; Shenzhen also hit
Rates to harden as insurers count costs of BI claims, damage to vehicles, flats, roads, hotels, shopping malls and metro stations caused by flooding, according to market experts.
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- September 8 2023
Tysers Singapore ropes in Babita Rai as reinsurance MD
In her new role, Rai will lead the AUB Group-owned Lloyd's wholesale broker's reinsurance operations in the Lion City.
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- September 8 2023
Marsh HK’s Duncan Stockley heads risk management client services as Nick Cousins continues as chief client officer
Stockley's new position is concurrent with his head of placement and specialties’ roles, while Cousins will concentrate on clients.
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- September 8 2023
AIG hires BHSI’s senior exec Kathleen Warden as head of client and broker engagement, APAC & Australia
She will continue to be based in Sydney and is scheduled to begin the new assignment with effect from September 12.
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- September 8 2023
Howden snaps up Auckland-based IUNZ
Insurance Underwriters NZ operates as a financial advice provider for Apex Insurance, dealing with Tower Insurance products.
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- September 6 2023
Howden bulks up New Zealand operations with Apex Insurance buy
The deal bolsters the global broker's corporate and SME presence in the country alongside Wallace McLean and Howden Broking NZ.
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- September 6 2023
Marsh appoints Josh Roach as Pacific CEO
Roach will oversee Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea from January 2024 as Nick Harris takes on the UK retail CEO role.
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- September 6 2023
Exclusive: Nova Insurance promotes Patrick Chan, hires Joseph Lee
Chan joined the Hong Kong broker two decades ago, while Lee was most recently distribution officer at Blue-Cross Asia Pacific.
