Industry Segments: Underwriting Page 1 / 18
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- December 12 2024
Provident Insurance’s FY 2024 COR at 96.9%, operating performance supported by positive underwriting: AM Best
AM Best has upgraded the Kiwi niche mechanical breakdown and private motor vehicle carrier's financial strength rating to “B+” (good) and long-term issuer credit rating (LT ICR) to “bbb-” (good) with a stable outlook.
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- December 10 2024
Malaysian Re to maintain stability in underwriting performance: Fitch
The rating agency has affirmed the rating at 'A' (strong) with a stable outlook for the reinsurer citing its ability to manage potential volatility and earnings dependence on local voluntary cessions.
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- December 9 2024
HDI Global Australia brings onboard ex-QBE Geoff Pratt as aviation underwriting manager
Pratt, who was aviation manager for the northern region and business relationship manager for the Australian insurer based in Brisbane, will relocate to Sydney for the new role.
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- December 9 2024
Starr Insurance appoints Gerald MacDonald as APAC CUO
Singapore-based MacDonald was earlier underwriter at Renaissance Re and Aspen Re.
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- December 3 2024
Asia Pacific fastest growing market for cyber insurance: S&P Global
APAC 2019-2023 GWP growth was at 68% for the primary market and 69% for reinsurance compared with 38% and 56% globally, respectively.
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- December 2 2024
Allianz Australia acquires RAA’s general business for US$415m
Allianz will underwrite the carrier's general insurance policies excluding travel and manage product, pricing and claims while RAA will handle marketing and distribution and continue offering products and services under its brand.
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- December 2 2024
Agile continues ANZ buildout with Jamie Connor promotion
Connor's promotion to head of aviation for Australia and New Zealand aligns with the MGA's strategy to strengthen its position in the region since entering the NZ market in August.
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- November 21 2024
Seoul Guarantee Insurance could see decline in underwriting performance on a rise in paid claims: Fitch
The rating agency has affirmed SGI’s rating at 'AA-' (very strong) with a stable outlook taking into account its strong capitalisation, financial performance, and the support it receives from the government.
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- November 20 2024
P&C GWP growth in mature APAC markets to reach 3.2% in 2024: Swiss Re
Emerging Asia will remain the main driving force with non-life premiums to grow at a 7.4% CAGR in 2025‒26 as India outperforms all major developing markets.
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- November 15 2024
Singapore’s MS First Capital Insurance’s rating outlook upgraded to positive
The global rating agency revises MSFC’s outlooks to positive, affirms financial strength rating of A (excellent) and long-term issuer credit rating of “a+” (excellent).
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- November 7 2024
The Hartford makes Singapore foray with Axa XL hire
Zhenghong Pan will join the specialty carrier in Singapore as principal officer & underwriting manager, financial lines.
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- November 7 2024
Axa XL plans Asia ‘acceleration’ as it looks to double portfolio by 2026
The carrier eyes significant growth opportunities across India, China, Thailand and Indonesia as it plans to cement its position as a leading regional player.
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- November 4 2024
Arch Indemnity could see underwriting results moderate as claims set to pick up: Fitch
The rating agency has assigned an 'A+' (strong) rating with a stable outlook to the carrier due to its moderate company profile, very strong capitalisation, financial performance and earnings, and support from the parent Arch Capital Group.
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- November 1 2024
APRA applies additional US$6.6m capital requirement to Pacific International Insurance
The regulator identified fundamental deficiencies in Pacific’s oversight and control of its existing binder holder business and risk management framework, including weaknesses in accountability and adequacy of resourcing.
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- October 30 2024
Claims complexity, fraud and lack of quality data key challenges for regional health insurers
Reinsurers' deep actuarial expertise and access to large data sets can help P&C carriers refine risk assessment and pricing strategies, says Peak Re’s Jasmine Miow.
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- October 29 2024
South Korea’s Construction Guarantee faces stress from growing claims, 2023 COR at 125.36%: Fitch
The ratings agency has affirmed the cooperative surety insurer's financial strength rating at A (strong), with a stable outlook.
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- October 25 2024
Taiping Singapore could see volatile underwriting, investment results impact earnings: AM Best
AM Best has affirmed an insurer rating of A (excellent) with a stable outlook for the company, primarily driven by a strong balance sheet.
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- October 25 2024
Pacific rates drop 6% in Q3 driven by declines in finpro, cyber and property lines: Marsh
Finpro premiums was down 14%, while cyber cover saw a 11% disclose and property declined 6% as increased competition and capacity weighed on ratings.
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- October 24 2024
Asia insurance rates drop 4% in Q3 led by finpro and cyber lines: Marsh
Finpro lines have seen decreases up to 30% in some cases as continued lack of activity in the capital markets limited insurers' opportunities for new business, according to the latest Global Insurance Market Index by the broker.
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- October 24 2024
QBE partners Eos Rhea Metis to offer risk engineering services in greater China, South-East Asia
The partnership with the Taiwanese risk manager will support engineering and property underwriting, enhanced risk assessment processes and wider market access.
