Line of business: Marine Page 16 / 19
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- February 25 2021
Hong Kong targets captives, specialty and ILS in budget
Finance chief Paul Chan has outlined tax breaks and plans to expand the captive market.
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- February 1 2021
Hong Kong’s marine sector looks to escape doldrums
Experts tell IAN that a long-awaited tax break and other reforms can transform the city into a maritime insurance hub.
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- January 29 2021
Philip Chan joins The Hartford in Hong Kong
The former Axa XL Greater China head left the specialty player in 2019.
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- January 21 2021
Asia piracy hits five-year high but war rates ‘stable’
Standard Club tells IAN that claims have been relatively low and the region's risk profile remains unchanged.
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- January 13 2021
Insurtech Concirrus hires marine duo for Asia push
The data and tech firm is looking to capitalise on a hardening market.
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- January 11 2021
MSIG Hong Kong hires new marine manager
Cindy Pang previously held cargo and BD roles with Marsh and Tokio Marine.
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- December 14 2020
One Apus container loss to top US$200m
The Japanese-owned vessel lost over 1,800 boxes in the North Pacific in late November.
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- November 20 2020
Tysers hires former Swiss Re and Aon Re execs for APAC push
Jane Smart and Cameron Nicholas will be based in the broker's London office.
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- October 7 2020
Beirut port market loss estimate climbs to US$7.5bn: ACAL
Figure from the Association of Insurance Companies in Lebanon is double previous amount.
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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 12 2020
Japan P&I “investigating” Mauritius oil spill: report
There has been damage to the ship and environmental contamination.
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- August 11 2020
Beirut’s hull, cargo and port losses within US$250m: GC
Guy Carpenter's initial analysis suggests there will be an impact on the global market.
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- July 24 2020
People Round-up: BMS, Markel, SBI General
Markel's Wanshi Lin to become a hull and war underwriter in its marine division.
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- July 17 2020
Asia marine lines face Covid losses
The region accounted for the biggest share of losses during 2019.
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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 2 2020
Thomas Miller appoints new Japan president
A shipping veteran has been assigned to the role at the P&I Club.
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- May 27 2020
HKIA’s Belt and Road exchange signs up marine association
The International Union of Marine Insurance joins 41 other members.
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- May 5 2020
AIG names ex-Criterion CEO as Asia head of marine
Jonathan Ranger leaves the MGA and rejoins AIG in the Lion City.
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- April 23 2020
Covid-19: Managing maritime risks
Hill Dickinson, Markel and the Standard Club on the risks and outlook for Asia's marine market.
