2018 Sydney hailstorm property losses at US$550m
December 23 2019 by Yvonne Lau
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Tokio Marine said to consider IAG, Suncorp in potential Australia deal: report
- July 27
While declining to comment on 'market speculation' to InsuranceAsia News, Tokio Marine is reportedly motivated to 'put excess capital to work', having previously identified Australia as a priority growth market.
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ACCC approves Allianz Partners’ nib travel portfolio acquisition
- July 27
The Australian competition regulator cleared the deal following consultation in early July, with completion expected by the end of 2026.
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HDI Global hires Byron Ernst as power and energy underwriter in Sydney
- July 24
He was most recently an energy underwriter at QBE, having also worked for Chubb, Chase Underwriting and Strata Community Insurance.
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John McLean rejoins QBE as senior claims officer
- July 23
Sydney-based McLean previously spent nearly 12 years with QBE in claims officer roles between 2007 and 2019.
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Beazley | Clean marine: How aqua-innovators can ride the energy wave
Insurance is critical to clean marine progress, but new fuels bring risks traditional policies do not fully cover, presenting market players an opportunity to build new models.
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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.
