QBE COR climbs to 94.1% as H1 profits slump 66%
August 11 2022 by Andrew Tjaardstra
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European fund manager Arrow Group to acquire Australian-headquartered W&I MGA Fusion
- July 9
Transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, although all required regulatory approvals have been obtained and completion is expected during the third quarter of 2026.
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Steadfast extends exclusivity period for US$5.4bn Amwins, Dragoneer bid
- July 9
Consortium reconfirms its intention to retain exclusivity and proceed with the bid.
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Natasha Golden to lead WTW-backed Zest Insurance in Australia
- July 8
Melbourne-based Golden was most recently the head of professions for finex at WTW.
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QBE Australia Pacific chief executive Sue Houghton to retire
- July 8
She will remain in the role and continue to lead the business while QBE undertakes a search for her successor.
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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.
