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- June 3 2024
Australian cyber specialist Emergence promotes Katrina Hickson to head of distribution
Hickson, who was the MGA's business development underwriter for Queensland and the Northern Territory, will oversee the national accounts strategy, key partnerships, and expand market presence in the newly created role designed to improve solutions for brokers.
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- May 27 2024
Paytm General Insurance withdraws application for general insurance licence
The decision allows the group to focus on the insurance distribution portfolio built by its wholly-owned subsidiary Paytm Insurance Broking, it said.
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- May 7 2024
Arch Australia hires Michael Faulkner as distribution & engagement lead
Joining from Vero, Faulkner will be in charge of creating business development opportunities for all product lines in the newly created role.
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- April 22 2024
QBE appoints Jordan Stewart as Asia’s business development lead, broker distribution
Stewart, who has relocated to Hong Kong from Melbourne, will work with the teams across QBE Asia to enhance its broker partnerships across the region.
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- February 21 2024
PSC Insurance upgrades full-year guidance after 39% rise in H1 bottom line
The Melbourne-based global broking group saw strong performance in its distribution business in Australia, offsetting the small decline recorded by its existing UK business.
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- November 20 2023
IAG names Jacqueline Rush as executive manager to transform complaints system
Melbourne-based Rush will report to the Australian carrier's chief customer and marketing officer Michelle Klein.
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- November 9 2023
Berkley Insurance Australia names Kirsty Owens as national e-business manager
Greater Adelaide-based Owens will report to BIA chief executive officer Tony Wheatley.
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- October 27 2023
Marsh launches Japan JV broker targeting mid-to-large firms: report
The combination between MST and Marsh will focus on firms with annual sales of between US$200m to US$1.3bn.
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- October 5 2023
Crop insurance high on agenda for India’s SBI General Insurance
The private equity-backed insurer is prioritising semi-urban and rural markets and remains open to acquisitions and strategic alliances.
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- September 7 2023
Chubb Singapore’s Jerry Ng to lead consumer and bancassurance, Eric Kwan handed distribution role
Both Ng and Kwan will report to Hng Keng Yoong, GI country president for Chubb, in their expanded roles.
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- September 5 2023
Allianz Commercial names Gany Subramaniam as Asia distribution head
Singapore-based Subramaniam was most recently regional head of commercial sales at Allianz Asia Pacific.
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- August 23 2023
Sompo International snaps up Allianz’s Alasdair Walker to head APAC distribution
Walker will continue to be based in Singapore and report to Paul O’Neill, president of commercial lines, insurance, Asia Pacific.
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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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- July 27 2023
Axa XL bolsters Australian distribution team with Allianz hire
Melbourne-based Michael Eastmure will be Axa XL’s client and distribution leader.
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- July 5 2023
Allianz Commercial Australia elevates Alison Brough as general manager-agencies
Sydney-based Brough was most recently head of underwriting services for the country, transitioning the commercial underwriting services team as part of the group restructuring.
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- April 25 2023
MSIG signs 15-year bancassurance deal with HSBC in Singapore
Under the exclusive general insurance distribution agreement, the bank will offer products to its commercial and retail customers.
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- February 23 2023
Axa XL appoints APAC broker and distribution leader, names China property head
Winston Zhuo joins in Shanghai from Allianz, while Carlson Grote has switched to distribution from client management.
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- January 11 2023
QBE appoints Julie Wood as group head for distribution
Wood, who comes from Marsh, will also join the Australian insurer’s group executive committee.
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- December 15 2022
Asia’s digital path needs hybrid approach
As insurers step up investment and regulators develop initiatives, the digital-only model has yet to lead to better margins.
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- November 24 2022
Chubb signs up Coherent’s Richard Bracken for APAC distribution role
The Singapore-based role includes partnering with consumer brands to drive growth across the region.
