Leadenhall and Bennelong launch cat bond fund for Australia and New Zealand
August 21 2024 by InsuranceAsia News
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Insurance adviser Pro Global expands into APAC with Australian acquisition
- May 19
Acquisition extends territorial coverage for audit and advisory services into Australia, supporting clients with increasingly complex oversight, governance and operational resilience requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
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Australia’s cyclone pool cuts premiums by 37%, boosts availability in high-risk areas: ARPC
- May 19
Government-backed reinsurance scheme improves affordability and access in cyclone-prone regions, with insurer participation driving a 27% rise in policy availability since its launch in 2022.
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Zurich Australia appoints Giles Crowley, Sarah Powell to newly created leadership roles
- May 19
Insurer names Crowley as head of customer and distribution management for APAC, with Powell named head of international broker and customer engagement.
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Steadfast-owned Miramar acquires Australian sports specialist MGA
- May 18
Sports Underwriting Australia will join the MGA group as Miramar Sports, strengthening the group’s specialty capabilities.
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Sedgwick | Investing in people is shaping the future of loss adjusting in Asia
Sedgwick Asia says it is ready to meet the evolving challenges of Asia’s dynamic insurance markets.
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PartnerRe | Understanding ageing in APAC: why perception, planning and protection don’t always align
Ageing is shaping finances, family dynamics and insurance needs of the caregiving ecosystem, but current product propositions and underwriting frameworks are not keeping pace with protection needs, finds PartnerRe survey.
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BHSI | D&O in Asia in 2026: navigating geopolitics, insolvencies, and digital crackdowns without breaking the bank
A soft market presents organisations with opportunities to strengthen resilience, although the abundance of capacity is unlikely to persist.
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QBE | Elevating customer experience, humanising claims: QBE Asia’s ‘Solutions in a Box’
Vastly improving turnaround times and personalising service delivery, QBE Asia’s award-winning, end-to-end bundled claims solutions is a game-changer for the insurance industry.
