Industry Segments: Specialty Page 12 / 17
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- May 25 2022
Tokio Marine opens new Canadian unit
The insurer has by far the largest global footprint of any of its Japanese peers.
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- May 12 2022
Howden acquires Singapore’s Aegis Insurance Services
The specialty broker offers PI, liability, pilot loss of license and bonds and financial guarantee schemes.
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- May 12 2022
HDI Global Specialty names head of aviation for Australia, NZ
Dylan Jones has been promoted from his role as a senior underwriter.
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- May 9 2022
Azure Risk expands with hire from Pacific Prime
Tanya Venkatraman has taken on the role as corporate business development manager.
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- May 5 2022
Hardening cycle keeps traditional insurers from Asian crypto
Lack of competition is an opportunity for brokers and insurers.
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- April 28 2022
Insurers eye life sciences in Asia as rates rise
New approaches and technologies have created a more complex environment.
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- April 22 2022
Mitsui Sumitomo to provide space insurance to Japan start-up
Ispace is planning its first lunar launch in Q4 2022 "at the earliest".
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- April 11 2022
Sompo International opens Tokyo office
Former AIG veteran will head the new unit.
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- April 8 2022
Frontier teams up with Relm for blockchain Asia cover
The partnership follows a similar arrangement with Berkley Insurance Australia.
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- April 7 2022
RenaissanceRe launches global specialty joint venture
The JV called Fontana extends the reinsurer's ILS offering and could bolster its Asia presence.
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- April 6 2022
China’s liability market grows as motor premiums slow
While the legal system isn't as favourable, there is plenty of room for product innovation.
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- April 5 2022
Sedgwick-owned EFI Global appoints Asia director
Andy Choo joins in Singapore as a director of engineering and forensic investigation services.
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- April 4 2022
No deal agreed with Tysers: AUB Group
M&A discussions haven't led to a transaction being agreed on acceptable terms, AUB said.
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- March 30 2022
Axa XL appoints new Australia head of distribution
The director is relocating from Hong Kong to Sydney and starts on April 1.
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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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- March 21 2022
Berkley Insurance Asia bolsters financial lines team
The former Dual Asia underwriter is based in Singapore and joins a team of six.
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- March 18 2022
Marsh Specialty appoints new Asia leader
The global broker has promoted from within to replace Simon Delchar, who moves to the UK.
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- March 17 2022
AGCS targets 10% GWP growth in Asia: global CFO
The specialty player is exploring new partnerships in the region, says Claire-Marie Coste-Lepoutre.
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- March 16 2022
PSC in talks to acquire Hong Kong specialty broker: sources
The Australian group already owns three brokers in the territory.
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- March 15 2022
Markel targets US$100m GWP in Asia
Simon Wilson, president of the firm's international arm, has articulated future plans.
