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- April 11 2025
Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation announces measures to counter US tariffs
The corporation will extend free pre-shipment cover for SMEs, provide a 50% discount for other policyholders and reduce premium for emerging markets.
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- April 10 2025
US tariffs may slow premium growth in trade-related P&C lines, raise claim costs: Moody’s
Supply chain disruptions and lower trade volumes could significantly reduce insurance demand for certain lines in Asia like marine cargo and credit.
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- April 9 2025
HDI promotes James Guardino to underwriting manager for APAC political, credit risk
Singapore-based Guardino was most recently senior underwriter for the line at the industrial insurer.
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- February 11 2025
MS Amlin launches credit, political risk offering in Dubai with India, MENA markets in sight
New business line will be led by Osama Elshiekh, senior underwriter for credit and political risk, reporting to senior executive officer for MENA Vipul Gupta.
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- January 27 2025
Peak Re promotes trio to managing directors
Hong Kong-headquartered reinsurer elevates Sudhir Salian, Chenwei Li and Kathleen Koh, the company exclusively confirms to IAN.
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- January 24 2025
Seoul Guarantee revives listing plan, files for up to US$155m IPO
The Korean surety and credit insurer plans to list in March and its parent KDIC will sell a 10% stake.
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- January 8 2025
US-based The Hartford launches on Lloyd’s Singapore platform
Service company, to be led by Zhenghong Pan, will initially write financial lines and credit and political risks coverage through its Syndicate 1221.
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- December 17 2024
APAC finpro rates flat to 10% down in 2024: WTW
Asia Pacific saw 5-10% reductions for D&O and PI covers with crime staying flat and fund managers pricing flat or up to 10% down and cyber fluctuating within 5% in ANZ markets.
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- December 3 2024
The industry has to be nimble in dealing with climate risks: Swiss Re’s Lubomir Varbanov
The key challenge and opportunity for the market is the need for multilateral development banks to adapt to evolving risks, particularly those related to climate change.
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- November 27 2024
India’s Edme continues team buildout with ex-Coface CEO
Mumbai-based Bhavesh Patel joins the broker as executive director, corporate business of financial and credit specialty.
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- November 25 2024
Edme Insurance Brokers continues hiring spree with Vishwajeet Kadam appointment
Mumbai-based Kadam joins the firm from Marsh and will take the role of director-financial and credit specialty.
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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 18 2024
Tugu Re’s property, credit businesses adds volatility as 2023 COR rises to 107%: Fitch
The global rating agency has affirmed Tugure’s rating at 'A+(idn)' with a stable outlook.
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- November 14 2024
Edme Insurance Brokers brings on board Nochiketa Dixit as managing director
Mumbai-based Dixit will manage retail, BFSI, IT/ITES, structured credit and affinity for the broker.
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- November 1 2024
Canopius’ APAC expansion builds around specialty lines demand
The priority for Canopius is to maintain disciplined growth in the specialty lines where it has a differentiated offering, like energy, marine, agriculture treaty, and structured credit, says regional chief executive SK Lee.
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- October 8 2024
Seoul Guarantee Insurance’s H1 loss ratios worsen as claims surge: report
Total claims paid out in the first six months reached nearly US$400m, an all-time high, and is expected to nearly double by the end of 2024.
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- August 22 2024
Mega Insurance COR up 10 points to 97% as credit, motor claims climb
Fitch Ratings has affirmed an insurer rating of 'A+ for the company with a stable outlook as its GWP rose 75% in 2023.
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- August 21 2024
Texel names Coface’s Hélène Heas as broker for Asia operations
Singapore-based Heas will be supporting the broker's business growth across the Asia Pacific region and further enhance its client solutions and market reach.
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- August 14 2024
KDIC revives Seoul Guarantee Insurance’s listing plans: report
The state-run parent of the Korean guarantee insurer announced that it has filed for a preliminary IPO review on the Korea Exchange.
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- July 18 2024
Texel names Angela Chang Asia MD as William Shaw assumes global role
Shaw will relocate to London as deputy CEO of the political risk and credit specialist broker.
