P&C boosts Zurich’s H1 APAC profits
August 12 2022 by Andrew Tjaardstra
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Residential losses from Japan earthquake could top 2016 Kumamoto claims, but commercial damages contained
- July 29
Loss adjusters say seismic upgrades since 2016 have limited structural and business interruption exposure for industry, but the region’s semiconductor concentration could still drive claims.
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Indian regulator finally approves Patanjali, DS Group acquisition of Magma General Insurance
- July 29
Transaction, valued at US$470m, was originally announced in March last year.
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Seadrif taps Xinmei Zheng as chief operating officer
- July 29
Singapore-based Zheng brings nearly two decades of experience in underwriting, structured risk solutions, portfolio management and business development, with expertise across Southeast Asia.
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Markel hires AIG’s Abbas Choker as Asia Pacific CFO
- July 29
Based in Singapore, the seasoned executive will report to Asia Pacific managing director Sucheng Chang.
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Beazley | Clean marine: How aqua-innovators can ride the energy wave
Insurance is critical to clean marine progress, but new fuels bring risks traditional policies do not fully cover, presenting market players an opportunity to build new models.
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PartnerRe | Dementia the protection gap insurers can no longer ignore
Unlike acute illnesses, dementia creates a long tail of financial need and its impact extends well beyond patients.
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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.
