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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 26 2024
Nexus seeks profit above volume as it eyes growth in A&H reinsurance in Asia
Underlying demand for the product remains a driving force propelling the market across the region, says managing director Peter Slot.
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- November 25 2024
Allianz Trade targets to capitalise on Asia’s shifting supply chains
The carrier is eyeing South-East Asia expansion and adapting to China's evolving trade landscape amid post-pandemic challenges, says APAC head Paul Flanagan.
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- November 19 2024
Lloyd’s Asia set to see new entrants in 2025 as it races to US$1bn GWP mark
The platform is keen to attract local capital and create more opportunities for syndicates to collaborate across the APMEA region, says regional CEO Emma Loynes.
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- November 12 2024
McLarens eyes acquisitions in non-claims technical advisory services
The global adjuster identifies forensic engineering, quantity surviving and forensic accounting as potential areas interest for deals.
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- November 7 2024
Miller Insurance sets sights on expansion in Japan and South Korea as it continues to plough its APAC furrow
The broker is opening soon in South Korea and plans to “build pretty deep there”, and has some other plans in other territories to go too, said Ron Whyte.
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- November 7 2024
Cyber, property cornerstones in Beazley’s APAC growth strategy
Jessica Schappell, head of Asia Pacific at Beazley, outlines her vision for the region, focusing on deepening market penetration, leveraging a well-established team, and expanding the property and cyber insurance footprint.
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- November 7 2024
Axa XL plans Asia ‘acceleration’ as it looks to double portfolio by 2026
The carrier eyes significant growth opportunities across India, China, Thailand and Indonesia as it plans to cement its position as a leading regional player.
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- November 4 2024
Expanding into non-ILS capital pools is a priority: MS Amlin
William Ho, MS Amlin Asia Pacific CEO, discusses the evolving regional reinsurance landscape, the impact of recent cat losses, and the reinsurer’s strategic growth plans in APAC.
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- November 4 2024
Steadfast on track to complete US$200m in acquisitions in FY 2025
In its annual general meeting, the Australian broking group addressed allegations of opacity in its strata operations and leadership succession.
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- November 1 2024
Specialty growth, Australia, Dubai operations fire up Markel’s APAC growth
The Lloyd’s player, set to grow premiums by 40% in 2024, is seeing strong demand for the war, renewable energy, and casualty classes in the region, says Christian Stobbs.
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- October 31 2024
India and Korea bright spots in FM’s regional play
Growing Asian economies drive demand for data-driven risk mitigation, say the mutual's regional leaders James Thompson and Tan Hian Hong.
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- October 29 2024
Tokio Marine-backed ICEYE plans continued rollout across Asia as demand for satellite risk data continues
Appetite for granular catastrophe-related information is now crucial in a market keen to keep a greater handle on cat exposures.
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- October 23 2024
Price Forbes eyes ‘explosive growth’ in Singapore with its specialist focus: Asia CEO
The (re)insurance broker is planning to double its headcount and number of business lines in the region within 18 months, according to Philip Johnson.
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- October 21 2024
Material headroom for growth in Asian financial and professional lines: Markel
Despite softening and macro challenges in some markets, areas like Hong Kong, Singapore and India are slightly further afield offering strong opportunities.
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- October 14 2024
Secondary perils are the risk of the future: Munich Re’s Serene Chan
The reinsurer’s new Greater China P&C head discusses pricing trends, shift to non-proportional, cyber appetite and need for model robustness.
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- September 30 2024
Seadrif targets Asean expansion as it ramps up advocacy to tackle bottlenecks
While it has achieved success in Laos, a significant protection gap persists in the region, highlighting the need for improved data management and government support for effective disaster risk solutions, chairman Yoshihiro Kawai tells IAN.
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- September 17 2024
Hong Kong’s Asia Insurance buoyant on D&O as reforms unleash demand
The city's proposed corporate governance revamp and the newly launched RBC regime will open up opportunities for professional lines, and trigger industry consolidation as compliance costs mount, according to CEO Winnie Wong.
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- September 5 2024
Pacific islands cat pool PCRIC mulls expansion into private sector cover
The captive for the island nations is looking at extending parametric solutions to the underserved private sectors such as tourism, fisheries, and utilities, according to chief executive Aholotu Palu.
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- August 30 2024
Blue Marble plans Asia expansion to bring insurance to the underserved
Through public-private partnerships, developing prototypes on the ground and using AI as a way to enhance pricing and modelling, the parametric insurtech is expanding its programs in the region which its CEO Jaime de Pinies describes as a "patience game".
