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- January 5 2021
BMS Group opens Asia arm in Singapore
The broker will initially focus on M&A with deal flow set to grow in 2021.
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- December 8 2020
Marsh’s New Zealand and Pacific specialty leads to swap roles
Josh Roach and Marcus Pearson will make the moves.
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- November 26 2020
Ariel Re seeks expansion as sale closes for US$30m
The specialty (re)insurer has a clean energy team in Hong Kong.
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- November 11 2020
Oneglobal recruits David Lum and Sirikit Oh in Singapore
The broker has set-up its second office in Asia, headed up by former JLT and WTW execs.
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- November 10 2020
Cinven and GIC team up to buy Miller
The firms want to create a larger independent specialty global broker.
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- November 2 2020
Howden creates APAC natural resources division, recruits leader
The head of the unit is moving from Alesco Risk Management in London.
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- October 30 2020
New Dawn’s Max Carter has “ambitious” Asia plans
The London market broker is aiming to build on its treaty business in the region.
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- October 9 2020
Axa XL confirms senior Asia appointments
They are part of a division overseen by Xavier Veyry.
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- October 8 2020
MS Amlin’s William Ho sees “tougher renewal season”
Asia Pacific head reflects on the uncertainty brought about by Covid-19.
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- September 15 2020
Beazley targets APAC growth as it bolsters Singapore team
Four experienced underwriters have recently joined the specialty player's team in the Lion City.
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- September 11 2020
Hardening market benefits Lloyd’s Asia in “challenging year”
Uptick in demand for specialist capacity, as CEO John Neal reveals US$6.5bn pandemic claims estimate.
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- September 3 2020
Fusion and AGCS ramp up Asian M&A capacity with HK MGA
The firm will focus on specialist W&I to help address a regional boom in deal activity.
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- September 1 2020
Yip becomes Berkley Asia CUO, Tong appointed HK CEO
The specialty player is aligning itself for further growth in the region.
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- August 31 2020
Markel’s strategic pivot to renewables and Asia
How the specialty player is leveraging the renewable energy drive and demand.
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- August 24 2020
Navigating marine risks after Mauritius’ oil spill
The market has faced sustained challenges for years with rising losses and busier seas.
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- August 13 2020
AGCS’ Patrick Zeng: Asia will be “largest corporate market”
HK and Greater China CEO on increased regional exposures and digital connectivity.
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- August 3 2020
Asia’s “unprecedented” political risk year
The market remains well-capitalised, but changing global dynamics require a refocus.
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- July 17 2020
Hong Kong passes bill to reduce insurers’ profit tax
The Insurance Authority says the changes will fortify the city's competitiveness.
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- July 14 2020
Markel appoints Asia global head to spearhead renewables
A renewable energy specialist joins from Aon.
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- July 1 2020
HK-based Aon exec to lead specialist broker BMS in Asia
The appointment is part of a broader expansion plan in the region.
