PSC shareholders approve Ardonagh’s US$1.5bn takeover
September 26 2024 by InsuranceAsia News
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Cedents secure rate cuts, better terms, structural improvements at 1.7: Howden Re
- June 30
Assertive buyers, abundant capacity, benign loss experience and consolidation contribute to 10-15% rate reductions on loss-free business.
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Corinne Biagioni joins Specialist Risk Group as partner, Australia head of construction
- June 30
She was formerly with Gallagher for over six years, with her most recent role as team leader for civil and construction.
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Buyer-friendly renewals persist at 1.7 as soft market signs mount, but reinsurers signal pricing floor
- June 26
Rate reductions of 10–15% on loss-free business, with deeper cuts in some cases, as terms and conditions hold firm, industry insiders told InsuranceAsia News.
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‘Big shoes to fill’ as Michael Abdallah departs Liberty after 27 years, Marcus Thomas named CUO
- June 25
Chairman of Australia and chief underwriting officer for Asia Pacific will retire on September 30, with Hong Kong-based Thomas taking over as CUO in the region on July 1.
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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.
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BHSI | D&O in Asia in 2026: navigating geopolitics, insolvencies, and digital crackdowns without breaking the bank
A soft market presents organisations with opportunities to strengthen resilience, although the abundance of capacity is unlikely to persist.
