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South Korean insurers launch 'limited edition' products - report

January 24 2024

Time-sensitive life and health policies, aimed at pre-empting rate hikes due to the experience life table, has attracted regulatory attention.

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Insured losses from Cyclone Jasper and Christmas and New Year storms hit AU$743m: ICA

January 24 2024

AU$202m (US$133m) of industry losses estimated from Jasper and AU$541m (US$357m) from Christmas/New Year storms, as QLD prepares for another cyclone to make landfall this week.

China imposes stock selling restrictions on insurers - report

January 24 2024

Chinese regulators are understood to have directed state insurers to limit sales, in a bid to stabilise country's domestic stock market.

HK Insurance Authority appoints Clement Lau as Executive Director

January 23 2024

Lau appointed Executive Director for Policy and Legislation for three-year term commencing 23 Jan 2024.

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Sompo Holdings Chairman and Group CEO to resign over Bigmotor insurance fraud scandal - reports

January 23 2024

Kengo Sakurada to resign in wake of subsidiary Sompo Japan's involvement in Bigmotor insurance fraud case.

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Fitch maintains Thai Re's ratings, as COR recovery continues post-Covid

January 23 2024

Stable outlook and 'A-' rating maintained, with combined ratio expected to remain below 100% in 2024.

NorthStandard to open South Korea office in 2024

January 23 2024

The marine insurer will open a Seoul branch in spring, with Claims Director Shang Doe Shim set to move from Singapore to lead the office.

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Tropical Cyclone Kirrily set to form as Queensland braces for third nat cat in a month

January 22 2024

Queensland coast on alert, with state still reeling from Cyclone Jasper and severe festive season storms.

Lockton expands into India, appoints Sandeep Dadia as CEO

January 22 2024

Dadia sets sights on building Lockton's presence into 'one of the leading international brokers in India.'

Jess Au appointed Head of General Property, Asia at BHSI

January 22 2024

Au steps into role Ophelia Szeto vacates after nearly a decade with BHSI.

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