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Aviva Investors appoints new Asia Pac CEO

October 7 2024

Sandra Cheng has moved from Columbia Threadneedle to take up the position at the UK headquartered firm.

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Joyce Cheong promoted to Head of Claims, People & Asset Risk for QBE Singapore

October 7 2024

Cheong has been with the company since 2022, most recently as Claims Manager for Accident & Health and Motor.

Typhoon Krathon inflicts widespread damage on Taiwan and the Philippines

October 7 2024

Agricultural sector suffers huge losses as a result of the typhoon.

AA Insurance New Zealand fined NZ$6.175m due to discount failures

October 7 2024

New Zealand's High Court fines insurer NZ$6.175m (US$3.8m) for failing to apply discounts and bonuses, leading to overcharges.

Fitch affirms Meiji Yasuda Life's ratings as core profit jumps to 18%

October 7 2024

Japanese insurer’s underwriting recovery aided by post-pandemic recovery and a weaker yen.

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India's Mahindra Insurance Brokers expands to MENA with new reinsurance office

October 4 2024

Mahindra Group subsidiary has opened a new reinsurance office at Dubai International Financial Centre.

Gallagher India announces series of leadership appointments, including Ajit Singh Horra as MD

October 4 2024

New appointments also include Puneet Gehani as CBO, Hari Kamath as CFO, Dev Bhutani as Head of Strategy & Client Management, and Saurabh Gupta as Head of North Region.

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Fathom launches advanced Global Flood Cat model

October 4 2024

The model aims to help insurers and risk managers gain better insights by “filling the flood gaps” present in other models.

Jerris Fong moves to Singapore as QBE's Head of Pricing for Asia

October 4 2024

Fong first worked with QBE in Sydney in 2019 and will relocate to Singapore to take on the new regional role with QBE Asia.

Optio announces acquisition of film and events MGA Circles

October 4 2024

Acquisition of Luxembourg-based specialty MGA marks Optio Group's largest European acquisition to date, with Circles' presence in Asia spanning markets including Hong Kong and Singapore.