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- October 4 2023
FM Global expands to Western Australia with Perth office
Anthony Brown has been appointed account manager and Scott Chapman becomes an account engineer for the Perth office.
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- August 18 2023
Chung Kuo earnings to be hit by impairment losses from reinsurance recoverables: Moody’s
The rating agency affirmed the Taiwanese insurer's rating at A3 with a negative outlook.
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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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- June 14 2023
Vero promotes Kate Turner to executive manager
Brisbane-based Turner joined Vero in 2009 as a senior underwriter for motor and was most recently (acting) executive manager.
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- May 4 2023
Asia commercial pricing moderates in Q1 2023: Marsh
Rates rose 1% in the region, while global commercial insurance prices increased 4% in Q1 2023, according to the broker's pricing report.
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- April 19 2023
HDI Global Australia appoints state manager for southern region
Stephen Jones joins the carrier from Marsh, where he was managing director for affinity in the Pacific region.
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- April 5 2023
Allianz Commercial elevates Phuong Ly to Australia chief general manager
Sydney-based Ly will lead the newly integrated division for the country serving both mid-sized and large businesses.
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- March 20 2023
Everest Insurance appoints Diane Chong as senior underwriter
Singapore-based Chong specialises in downstream energy, power and construction underwriting.
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- March 2 2023
HDI Global grows its Asean presence with Bangkok office
The new regional division will be led by Somchai Trongwisalpattana who joins HDI Global as marketing director.
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- May 25 2022
Tokio Marine opens new Canadian unit
The insurer has by far the largest global footprint of any of its Japanese peers.
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- March 4 2022
Rivals circle Axa’s S$150m motor business
After HSBC purchase, without a new bancassurance partner, competitors sense opportunity in the Lion City.
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- October 5 2021
Japan’s SMEs see rise in corporate risks: GIAJ
General Insurance Association of Japan survey highlights a low level of consciousness among small-and-medium-sized enterprises.
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- September 30 2021
India to list state-owned export credit insurer in 2022
New Delhi earmarks INR44bn cash injection over five years to increase ECGC's underwriting capacity.
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- September 27 2021
NSW, Queensland floods loss estimate further revised downward
An initial A$1.06 billion hit has been lowered to A$751m.
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- September 21 2021
ICA eyes cost of SME commercial lines
Outgoing National Insurance Brokers Association head Dallas Booth will lead a new advisory council.
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- September 3 2021
Former FM Global Asia leader takes on global client role
David Johnson assumes chief client experience role as Lyndon Broad takes on underwriting, reinsurance functions.
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- June 28 2021
South Korea’s Coupang eyes US$300m claim over logistics centre fire
Korean Re, DB, KB, Lotte and Heungkuk F&M are the insurers involved.
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- April 16 2021
Allianz Australia hires head of commercial from QBE
Phuong Ly will start the Sydney-based role in October.
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- January 18 2021
Allianz Australia restructures after David Hosking departs
The German insurer is currently searching for someone to lead its commercial division.
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- August 6 2020
New Zealand February flood payouts rise: ICNZ
The claims total is at least US$20m - not including public infrastructure.
