Industry Segments: Construction Page 3 / 4
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- July 29 2022
Analysts raise silicosis market concerns as IAG strengthens reserves
As claims related to the lung disease rise, the years ahead could prove tricky for Australia's casualty sector.
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- July 26 2022
Infrastructure projects to spur Thailand’s GI market: GlobalData
Around US$37bn has been allocated by the government towards a smart city.
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- July 15 2022
WTW promotes Iris Chan to lead Hong Kong broking arm
Chan will also continue in her role as director of construction for Hong Kong and Macau.
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- July 7 2022
Steadfast merges two specialty underwriting agencies
UAA has combined with Mecon Insurance to form a construction and mobile plant 'powerhouse'.
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- June 24 2022
Lockton Australia poaches NSW energy construction head from Aon
Alistair Williams started at the global broker in Sydney this month.
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- June 16 2022
WTW appoints co-heads of Asia natural resources team
Nicki Tilney and George Nassaouati to lead the team from next year.
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- April 27 2022
Construction to drive Malaysia P&C sector: report
The market is expected to hit US$5.5bn in premiums in 2026, according to GlobalData.
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- April 21 2022
Capacity remains strong for Asia’s renewable energy boom
Major Singapore and Indonesia solar project signed as insurers tested by new technologies in hardening market.
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- March 24 2022
Howden Specialty hires former Marsh exec in Singapore
The new director will be focused on renewable energy, downstream energy and construction.
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- February 8 2022
Indian surety bond market success hinges on innovation
Market players need to work out how to deal with lack of credit assessment tools.
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- January 4 2022
India’s regulator issues guidelines on surety insurance
IRDAI's new rules include a 10% cap on GWP and come into force on April 1, 2022.
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- December 8 2021
WTW taps AIG exec for Australasia growth role
Kishan Dashan handed construction and natural resources remit starting December 13 in Melbourne.
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- December 2 2021
Cyclone claims to rise unless house designs improve: ICA
New report says construction methods need updating amid an evolving climate change threat.
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- November 9 2021
Howden Specialty appoints APAC head of construction
Former Marsh and Gallagher exec Leon Chan has joined the broker in Singapore as a divisional director.
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- August 26 2021
Asia energy rates feel the heat from oil prices, ESG and Covid
Lloyd's players highlight a moderate to stable market that has seen some double-digit increases.
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- August 24 2021
Australia’s hard market eases as risk appetite returns
D&O and property increases soften but cyber rates have jumped by up to 80%.
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- July 23 2021
Asia’s renewable projects poised to squeeze capacity
The region is set for US$200bn of investment in wind farms over the next five years and often in nat cat prone areas.
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- June 1 2021
Chaucer eyes South-East Asia renewables market
The specialty Lloyd’s player is at work on a US$100m onshore renewable energy construction facility.
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- May 25 2021
Shenzhen skyscraper wobble puts focus on construction liability
Professional indemnity insurance would likely be the focus of any claim.
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- May 12 2021
Asia’s post-Covid construction stimulus to stretch capacity
Contractors' professional indemnity premiums are also increasing.
