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- September 11 2023
Despite volatility, Asian reinsurers set for better underwriting results: AM Best
The overall combined ratio of APAC's leading reinsurers improved slightly to 100.8% in FY 2022 from 101.1% in the previous year.
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- August 14 2023
Tokio Marine to sell its Guam subsidiary to MGA Calvo
The deal, which will see the Japanese carrier exit the market, is expected to close in the second half of FY 2023.
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- June 2 2023
Union Insurance to sustain growth, solvency ratio despite Covid losses: AM Best
The rating agency has affirmed an insurer rating of A- (excellent) with a stable outlook for the Taiwanese carrier.
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- May 26 2023
Tower falls to US$3m first half loss as cat costs bite, COR at 105.3%
The Kiwi carrier settles 30% claims for Auckland floods and cyclone Gabrielle with large event losses rising 90% year-on-year to US$20m.
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- May 25 2023
Tencent-backed Hong Kong reinsurer FuSure to stay profitable with a single-digit return
The non-life reinsurer reported net profits in 2022, breaking even one year earlier than its original plan, says AM Best.
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- May 24 2023
Manila Central Post Office insured for US$11m with state-owned GSIS
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will provide a loan to reconstruct the important building damaged in a fire on May 21.
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- May 17 2023
Cyclone Gabrielle losses climb to US$1.2bn: Perils
New Zealand has experienced nearly US$2.3bn of insured losses this year from two events, the loss data aggregator said.
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- April 14 2023
ICNZ chief questions proposal to hike fire service levy
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has proposed a 12.8% increase in the levy on insurance policies to cover a funding shortfall.
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- April 13 2023
AIG appoints Chris Colahan as APAC president
Colahan will join AIG from Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance where he was president of UK & Europe.
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- April 13 2023
New Zealand nat cat claims set new record for 2022: ICNZ
At US$218m, it is the third consecutive year a new record has been set, with 2023 already surpassing the total from January and February events alone.
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- April 12 2023
AIG Asia Pacific hires Cassandra Chua as a senior property underwriter
Based in Singapore, Chua, a former Swiss Re underwriter, specialises in property and casualty risks.
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- April 11 2023
AM Best upgrades CMB Wing Lung Insurance over CMI deal closure
The Hong Kong carrier to maintain a robust level of risk-adjusted capitalisation over the short to intermediate term.
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- April 5 2023
Allianz Commercial elevates Phuong Ly to Australia chief general manager
Sydney-based Ly will lead the newly integrated division for the country serving both mid-sized and large businesses.
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- February 28 2023
McLarens taps Sedgwick for Hong Kong managing director
Amen Chiu, a loss-adjusting veteran, has expertise in handling complex property, casualty and BI claims.
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- February 7 2023
Scor’s rating downgraded over profitability issues and surprise CEO exit: Moody’s
Moody's expects that it will take time for the senior management to rebuild the group's track record.
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- January 13 2023
PICC P&C 2022 premium income rose 8.3% to US$70bn
The carrier saw a 22% rise in agri insurance premiums, while motor growth came in at a low 6.2%.
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- December 9 2022
CBIRC to start on-site inspections and tighten oversight of fund use by insurers
Average solvency ratio of property insurance companies and reinsurance were adequate at 238.9% and 309.1%, respectively, according to the regulator.
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- December 5 2022
Suncorp New Zealand hires Tower underwriting head
Nicholas Meister has joined the Australian insurer's arm as executive manager for broker business and channel partnerships.
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- December 5 2022
Meritz Fire & Marine’s loss ratio outperformed domestic peers: AM Best
The rating agency upgraded Korea’s fifth largest non-life carrier's rating to A on its strong profitability.
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- December 5 2022
Allianz seeks to grow Asian P&C mid-market presence
Eyes expansion in the segment where it is underweight through investments in people and capabilities.
