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Resolution Re enters first flow reinsurance collaboration with Japanese insurer
Resolution Re enters first flow reinsurance collaboration with Japanese insurer
It aims to increase capacity and better product competitiveness.
WTW reels in Royston Tan for head of health and benefits, APAC
Tan has 25 years worth of experience with employee benefits and life insurance operations.
Hexian Insurance Brokers joins Approved Supplier List
The insurer will be able to offer medical, accidental injury, and critical illness coverage for corporate employees.
Howden’s FY’23 revenue jumps, total acquisitions at 56
EBITDA margin stood at 31.9%.
Tyser boosts Asia, MEA presence with senior hires
Jayees Ibrahim and Elias Nohra has been added to its Dubai team to enhance operations in Asia, MEA nd Africa.
APAC’s insurance rates in Q4’23 flat, rises 2% globally
This is the 25th consecutive quarter composite rates climbed.
Malaysian Re's conservative investments bolster balance sheet
AM Best forecasts strong capitalization for Malaysian Reinsurance Berhad.
Prudential HK makes new appointments in management
Liang Huijia and Cai Mingxiong began their terms last December.
PICC’s 4Q’23 earnings to rebound: UOBKayHian
Improvements in underwriting and reduced natural catastrophe losses contribute to the outlook.
ICA CEO addresses House Committee, acknowledges failures in 2022 flood response
Despite the efforts of insurers and their personnel working around the clock, some systems and processes fell short, the CEO admitted.
Australian group advocates for strict regulation on genetic test use
The Council of Australian Life Insurers calls for gov’t regulation.
Fusion forms partnerships with Antares, Beazley, Everest for SME business
Fusion’s standalone directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance will benefit from the collaboration.
Fubon Insurance gets boost from parent: AM Best
Both Fubon Insurance and the group’s Vietnam arm have shown sturdy finanacials.
Health insurance amongst top priorities for job seekers in SG, HK
76% of tech hiring managers in Singapore and Hong Kong found recruitment highly competitive in 2023.
Manulife Investment, Indonesia partner for infra development
A growing demand for logistics properties is seen due to Indonesia's e-commerce market growing rapidly.
Howden taps David Shalders as group COO
Shalders will report to CEO David Howden in London.
IRDAI overhauls regulations for Indian insurers, prioritising business ease
A committee has been placed to form recommendations to the IRDAI.
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