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- October 11 2023
Extreme events in Greater China could lead to US$4.6tn economic losses over five years: Lloyd’s
This is the largest financial impact, closely followed by Asia Pacific with the losses worth US$4.5 trillion, says new Lloyd's systemic risk scenario that models food and water shocks.
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- October 3 2023
Beazley expands financial lines team in Asia with underwriter hire
Chye Chia Wen has joined the Lloyd's (re)insurer's office in Singapore taking the FL team to six strong.
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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 27 2023
Miller teams up with tech firm and Ukrainian authorities for Black Sea war risks cover
Clearwater Dynamics to provide vessel tracking with Lloyd's players set to offer capacity.
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- September 22 2023
Lloyd’s partners UN to scale insurance access for climate-vulnerable countries in APAC
Initially focussing on building solutions across Fiji and the Pacific Islands, the partnership will seek to replicate the model in Asia and Africa.
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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 8 2023
Lloyd’s new consortia wording to bring London market flavour to APAC
Allowing service companies to aggregate capacity like in London will facilitate local access to specialist products, larger line sizes and more efficiency in the region.
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- September 7 2023
Lloyd’s Lab’s 11th cohort has focus on APAC climate, cyber and sustainability
Four insurtechs joining the programme will focus on developing solutions to some of the biggest risks faced by businesses and communities in the region.
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- September 5 2023
Tokio Marine Kiln lands Joe Pickford as aviation underwriter in Singapore
Pickford, who joins from Gallagher, will focus on providing bespoke solutions for clients and brokers.
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- September 4 2023
Volante bolsters Asia operations with senior management move
Bilal Zafar, a managing director of the Lloyd's syndicate, has relocated from London to Singapore.
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- August 31 2023
Chaucer’s COR turnaround propels China Re H1 results
The global specialty player benefited from rising rates and lower losses from catastrophes.
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- August 3 2023
The Hartford’s Philip Chan to retire with Ethan Tay to lead Hong Kong operation: source
Tay, the insurer's APAC head of financial lines, will take on the additional role of responsible officer for Hong Kong, subject to regulatory approval.
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- August 1 2023
Australia’s SGUA approved as Lloyd’s coverholder
A specialist in residential investment properties since 1991, SGUA will leverage the Lloyd’s market from August 1 onwards.
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- July 26 2023
Tokio Marine Kiln signs up political risks specialist Cindy Gunawan in Singapore
Gunawan, who joins from Marsh, will report to regional underwriting director Jamie Tang.
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- July 18 2023
Australia’s Rhodian launches its first underwriting agency
Halo Underwriting is a property and liability MGA backed by Lloyd’s which offers cover for specialty risks for SMEs and the mid-market.
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- July 10 2023
Lloyd’s syndicate Probitas 1492 to cease insuring Adani’s Australian mine
Once the existing policies expire in the next quarter, the carrier will not provide insurance support in the future for any ancillary or associated activities.
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- June 28 2023
Beazley builds out Singapore cyber business with two new hires
Cyber underwriters Razif Abdullah and Sharmayne Koh will start in the new roles from first week of July.
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- June 26 2023
Asta sounds out syndicates to join Lloyd’s Asia
With Mosaic and Volante launching on the platform in Singapore, international and regional players may follow the lead.
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- June 15 2023
Lloyd’s to reverse losses this year, affirms AA- rating, including for China: Fitch
Fitch expects Lloyd’s to maintain its improved global underwriting results in 2023-4 as pricing conditions remain 'favourable', although volatility will remain.
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- June 9 2023
Beazley, Markel and Newline launch Asia D&O pool
The Lloyd's pool will have US$30m capacity per risk and a single contact for claim management.
