Industry Segments: Underwriting Page 6 / 18
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- November 9 2023
Berkley Insurance Australia names Kirsty Owens as national e-business manager
Greater Adelaide-based Owens will report to BIA chief executive officer Tony Wheatley.
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- November 9 2023
PICC is second largest fossil fuel insurer with US$1.45bn premium income in FY 2022
According to a report by Insure Our Future, global insurers earned around US$21.25 billion in 2022 from fossil fuels with the Lloyd’s market collectively contributing US$1.6 - US$2.2 billion.
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- November 6 2023
Cautious approach on Aswata’s reinsurance dependence and panel: Fitch
The rating agency has affirmed an insurer rating of AA(idn) with a stable outlook, primarily driven by its high capitalisation and sustained high underwriting profitability.
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- October 25 2023
Allianz Commercial names Jude Cross as Asia head of property
He will report directly to Christian Sandric, regional managing director, Asia with a matrix reporting line to Michael Martin, global head of property.
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- October 25 2023
Yingda Taihe Property Insurance to report solid underwriting results going forward: Fitch
The rating agency has affirmed an insurer rating of A (strong) for the company with a stable outlook.
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- October 25 2023
Philippe Bouchet returns to Axa XL as head of art expertise, APAC & Europe
After leaving the carrier in 2021, Paris-based Bouchet rejoins to support the implementation of fine art and private clients strategy in Europe, Asia and Australia, in close partnership with regional and local underwriting and distribution teams.
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- October 24 2023
Zurich to underwrite RentCover’s landlord policies in Australia
Existing customers will have their policy underwritten by Zurich at renewal and new customers from December 1, 2023.
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- October 24 2023
Chubb veteran Ben McGregor named head of property for APAC & Japan
Singapore-based McGregor will be responsible for the insurer's property line of business in the region from December 1, reporting to Paul McNamee, regional president of Asia Pacific.
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- October 24 2023
Taiwan non-life insurers to fully recover from pandemic challenges by year-end: AM Best
The rating agency maintained a negative outlook on Taiwan’s non-life insurance segment, citing increased reinsurance costs and a decline in the asset base.
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- October 24 2023
Liberty Specialty Markets hires Cristin Li as senior underwriter
Hong Kong-based Li will look after the insurer's war and terrorism portfolio in north Asia.
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- October 19 2023
Samsung Tugu to gain from Korean investments in Indonesia: AM Best
AM Best has affirmed the Jakarta-headquartered insurer a rating of A- (excellent) with a stable outlook after it posted a five-year average combined ratio of 57%.
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- October 19 2023
AIG appoints Logan Perry as casualty manager, specialty in New Zealand
Auckland-based Perry was most recently casualty underwriting manager for Chubb and will report to Stephen Ward, head of casualty, Asia Pacific at AIG.
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- October 16 2023
Howden secures US$608m of Lloyd’s capacity for MGA tech startups
Howden Ventures has capacity provided by Lloyd’s underwriters, including Tokio Marine Kiln, Chaucer and Liberty Specialty Markets.
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- October 11 2023
UK P&I Club’s Peter Jones to relocate to Singapore for underwriting director role
Jones is transferring to Singapore from the Club’s London office to help service the region’s shipowners and brokers.
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- October 9 2023
Envest acquires majority stake in Brisbane MGA Insuret
Founder Jason McDonnell will continue to remain a co-owner and managing director of the fleet business specialist.
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- September 28 2023
Analytics: Singapore’s H1 P&C underwriting profits nearly double
(Re)insurers benefited from strong premium growth in engineering and credit lines and a lower claims tally, however aviation hull and cargo GWP declined, according to MAS data.
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- September 21 2023
Canopius continues Australia expansion with two senior hires
Lucy Lumb joins the firm as underwriter, property coverholder and delegated authority, while Trisha Urquhart joins as underwriter - accident and health.
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- September 14 2023
Steadfast acquires Riskcom and its subsidiary to expand risk management capabilities
Riskcom and BRM will retain their brands and continue to operate as standalone businesses.
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- September 14 2023
Pacific & Orient Insurance to see more underwriting stress ahead: Fitch
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the company an insurer rating of'BBB+' (good), with a stable outlook mainly taking into account strong capitalisation.
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- September 13 2023
Indonesia’s Mega Insurance to pare credit insurance portfolio: Fitch
Fitch Ratings has affirmed an insurer rating of 'A+ for the company with a stable outlook while its COR improved to 87% in FY 2022 as against 93% in FY 2021.
