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- September 29 2023
Roojai’s South-East Asia M&A play to see GWP double
Group CEO Nicolas Faquet refocuses after snapping up DirectAsia from Hiscox this week, FWD General Insurance in Thailand in the summer and launching in Indonesia in 2022.
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- August 24 2023
McLarens prepares for larger Asia losses
The global adjuster is focusing on adjacency services, technical expertise, regional expansion, technology and developing local talent as it reaches a 50-year milestone in the region.
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- August 16 2023
Sompo International eyes ‘wholesale’ route for APAC commercial lines growth
The carrier is exploring new markets and industries such as renewables and semiconductors, and is planning to double the wholesale team.
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- August 2 2023
QBE betting on specialty, GBA to drive north Asia growth
The carrier is looking to leverage its global expertise, build regional partnerships and 'supercharge' distribution channels, says region chief Lei Yu.
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- June 30 2023
Inver Re plots course for expansion of index products in APAC
The region’s cyber, marine and specialty will form a core market for the placement and structuring of ILW offerings, says Tom Johansmeyer.
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- June 26 2023
Asta sounds out syndicates to join Lloyd’s Asia
With Mosaic and Volante launching on the platform in Singapore, international and regional players may follow the lead.
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- June 14 2023
Ardonagh-backed Envest targets Asia, NZ and more Australia M&A
'We will look to expand into Hong Kong or Singapore or both in the next couple of years,' CEO Greg Mullins tells IAN.
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- June 5 2023
Financial lines remain key to BMS Asia growth plans
The broker is focusing on 'building out and strengthening existing offices' in Asia, while seeking to be a 'viable alternative to the large broking houses' in Australia.
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- May 29 2023
Swiss Re CorSo sees growth in APAC through ‘bespoke offerings’
While the carrier is looking to grow its Japan, South-East Asia footprint, it has a 'big focus' on its parametric and global programmes offerings.
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- May 23 2023
Axa XL looks to tap into Asia corporate mindset shift
The French (re)insurer sees huge potential in the region with eight Asian markets expected to grow 11% per year from 2021 to 2025.
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- May 11 2023
PI specialist ITIC targets Hong Kong and Singapore for regional expansion
The carrier is moving away from marine to aviation and offshore energy, Robert Hodge, head of South-East Asia, tells IAN.
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- May 9 2023
JB Boda eyeing parametrics, ILS to strengthen India’s nat cat capabilities
The broker, which has an international footprint, sees opportunities in helping domestic carriers, who are poor at managing climate risk.
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- April 26 2023
Gallagher targets South Korea and Taiwan after Japan foray
Following the announcement of a corporate broking and fac operation with 15 people in Tokyo and senior regional hires, IAN understands the broker is close to launching in Korea.
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- April 24 2023
New Asia player Deutsche Rück eyes expansion after beating 2023 target
Digitalisation, new and emerging risks, regulatory changes and infrastructure development will be regional growth drivers, says Asia managing director Tarik Aouad.
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- April 20 2023
Insurtech PasarPolis sets ambitious underwriting goals
The Indonesian full-stack insurtech wants underwriting to account for 80% of its revenues from under 20% now, says founder Cleosent Randing.
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- March 23 2023
GCube bets on Australia’s green transition
The Tokio Marine-backed MGA’s chief executive Fraser McLachlan discusses Australia expansion and Asia Pacific strategy.
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- March 20 2023
Zurich prioritises India as it charts out APAC expansion
The Swiss insurer's M&A strategy in Asia is less about "planting flags" and is focused on driving profitable growth, says regional M&A head.
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- March 13 2023
Howden to ‘consider strategic acquisition opportunities’ in Asia: Chye Huat
IAN spoke to the Howden Asia CEO on the broker's plans for regional growth and key risk opportunities in energy, cyber, nat cats, and employee benefits.
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- February 16 2023
Chubb’s Greenberg: Asia growth will outpace rest of company
The global carrier's APAC premium was up nearly 40% in 2022 with half of the growth coming from the Cigna acquisition.
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- February 2 2023
Scor’s APAC leadership faces 1.4 renewals test after Laurent Rousseau exit
The French reinsurer will be looking to capitalise on last year's growth with new CEO Thierry Léger starting in May.
