Editorial team – (Re)in Asia

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AM Best affirms DB Insurance's ratings, citing strong underwriting, new business generation

September 9 2024

AM Best said long-term insurance line is likely to gain from efforts such as stricter underwriting practices and higher premium rates for medical indemnity policies.

Chloe Wang joins AXA XL Hong Kong as Underwriter for International Financial Lines

September 9 2024

Wang returns to AXA Group, having first joined AXA Beijing in 2021.

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Joseph Smart joins Lockton as Asia's Head of Legal, Risk & Compliance

September 9 2024

Smart moves to Lockton Asia after 5 years with QBE Asia.

AM Best revises outlook for Ping An Health to positive citing sustained operating result improvement

September 9 2024

Contributing to its performance is the company’s continuous expansion into the medical insurance business, led by its flagship product, E Sheng Bao.

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Zurich APAC names Cooper-Driver as Head of Financial lines and Rayfield as Head of Casualty

September 9 2024

Cooper-Driver (left) has been with Zurich for over 13 years, while Rayfield (Right) joins from AIG.

Hong Kong IA to review RBC, refine group-wide supervision framework to support market growth

September 9 2024

Chairman Stephen Yiu says IA is committed to enhancing prudential frameworks, focusing on RBC and group-wide supervision to attract more business and investment to Hong Kong.

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Cyclone pool coverage extension may raise premiums, but could benefit high-risk areas

September 9 2024

Extending flood coverage to 168 hours is estimated to raise premiums by 5%, but new modelling could see high-risk properties better subsidised.

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Australasia's design & construction PI market seeing shift to 'more pronounced softening': WTW

September 9 2024

High-quality new capacity is set to continue to enter Australasia's construction insurance market in the latter half of 2024 and the early months of 2025.

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Australia's GI code review calls for mandatory nat cat plans to improve claims handling

September 9 2024

Independent review provides 104 recommendations around financial hardship, customer vulnerability, claims handling, enforceability, and governance.

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Taiwan's proposed currency rules may cut hedging costs but increase FX risks for life insurers

September 6 2024

Moody's says FSC proposal could cut hedging costs, but may lead to asset-liability currency headaches.

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