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- September 11 2020
Hardening market benefits Lloyd’s Asia in “challenging year”
Uptick in demand for specialist capacity, as CEO John Neal reveals US$6.5bn pandemic claims estimate.
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- September 3 2020
Fusion and AGCS ramp up Asian M&A capacity with HK MGA
The firm will focus on specialist W&I to help address a regional boom in deal activity.
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- September 1 2020
Yip becomes Berkley Asia CUO, Tong appointed HK CEO
The specialty player is aligning itself for further growth in the region.
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- August 31 2020
Markel’s strategic pivot to renewables and Asia
How the specialty player is leveraging the renewable energy drive and demand.
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- August 24 2020
Navigating marine risks after Mauritius’ oil spill
The market has faced sustained challenges for years with rising losses and busier seas.
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- August 13 2020
AGCS’ Patrick Zeng: Asia will be “largest corporate market”
HK and Greater China CEO on increased regional exposures and digital connectivity.
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- August 3 2020
Asia’s “unprecedented” political risk year
The market remains well-capitalised, but changing global dynamics require a refocus.
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- July 17 2020
Hong Kong passes bill to reduce insurers’ profit tax
The Insurance Authority says the changes will fortify the city's competitiveness.
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- July 14 2020
Markel appoints Asia global head to spearhead renewables
A renewable energy specialist joins from Aon.
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- July 1 2020
HK-based Aon exec to lead specialist broker BMS in Asia
The appointment is part of a broader expansion plan in the region.
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- June 30 2020
Aon hires senior Swiss Re claims exec in Singapore
The claims leader will boost the broker's specialty team.
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- June 26 2020
China Life goes clean in US$1.1bn energy fund
The largest state insurer continues to be a key investor in the country's clean energy push.
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- June 19 2020
Markel shakes up Asia portfolio, commits to entertainment
The specialty player drops personal accident and contingency coverage.
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- June 4 2020
Tokio Marine upgrades renewables after GCube purchase
GCube is looking to expand into key Asia markets to underwrite renewable energy risk.
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- June 3 2020
Swiss Re CorSo selects APAC property and specialty lead
A long-serving company exec is moving from Chicago to Singapore.
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- May 4 2020
Breuil eyes sustainable Asia footprint amid uncertainty
BHSI's Asia Middle East president on rate increases, specialty growth, hiring and Covid-19.
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- April 21 2020
Beazley targets Malaysia with Labuan opening
Nicholas Tey, international financial lines manager for Asia Pacific, sees "strong opportunities."
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- April 9 2020
Former AGCS exec joins RKH Specialty as Asia Pacific CEO
Paul O'Neill will succeed Stuart Beatty, who moves into a reinsurance leadership role with RKH.
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- January 29 2020
Lloyd’s broker HW Wood expands in Australia
Clive Higgins has joined from Willis Towers Watson to lead a team from Perth.
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- December 20 2019
Beazley bolsters China operation
April Yang will help write specialty reinsurance.
