Philippines non-life GWP for H1 2024 tops US$1bn
August 21 2024 by Kristina Shperlik-
Joaquin Carlos Uy rejoins Howden Philippines as financial lines leader
- July 14
Uy, who joins from WTW, will lead the broker's financial lines practice, driving the development of bespoke and specialised solutions.
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Aon promotes Southeast Asia commercial team duo
- July 12
Edwin Lee is appointed head of growth for commercial risk solutions in Singapore, while Jamine Figueroa takes on the role of director of sales enablement for Southeast Asia.
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GSIS sets aside US$1.1m in reserves for Mindanao earthquake claims: report
- June 24
Figure covers initial reports involving 4,403 insurance policies with a combined insured value of US$383.2m.
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Japan non-life stability holds as higher rates boost investment income despite claims inflation: AM Best
- June 23
Rising domestic interest rates and the rollout of J‑ICS strengthen Japan’s non-life sector, even as claims inflation and major earthquake risks continue to weigh on performance.
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