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Sompo Japan to name Koji Ishikawa as President - report

January 22 2024

Ishikawa poised to succeed Giichi Shirakawa, who resigned in September amid questions over Sompo's handling of business partner Bigmotor Co.

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Fitch affirms ratings of MPM Insurance despite GWP decline

January 19 2024

Strategic shift away from multipurpose credit insurance sees lower GWP, but Indonesian insurer's COR remains healthy.

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Hong Kong's Life segment forecast to return to pre-pandemic levels by 2027

January 18 2024

GlobalData forecasts 4.1% CAGR over the next five years, with the SAR experiencing an economic recovery post COVID-19.

Canopius hires Robert Barnum as Underwriter for Professional Lines, Australia and APAC

January 18 2024

Barnum joins from Axis Capital and will relocate back to Sydney, as Canopius establishes its Professional Lines practice across APAC.

Fitch assigns Zheshang P&C Insurance a BBB rating

January 18 2024

Zheshang Insurance receives a 'BBB' rating from Fitch, highlighting its improved underwriting performance and strategic market expansion, despite investment and capital risks.

Gallagher Re puts 2023 global industry nat cat losses at US$123bn

January 18 2024

Gallagher Re pegs losses above industry estimates from Swiss Re and Munich Re.

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Australian Motor Insurance segment to grow to AU$35.1bn by 2028

January 17 2024

GlobalData estimates CAGR of 9.9%, fueled by vehicle sales and growth of EVs.

HDI Global promotes Andrew Cochrane to Liability Underwriting Manager for Australasia

January 17 2024

Cochrane takes on new role with Alex Tarantino moving to Singapore to become Managing Director and APAC Liability Head.

Bridge Specialty International to acquire Singapore broker Acorn

January 17 2024

Bridge Specialty International, a unit of Brown & Brown, expands its Asia presence through the acquisition of the Singapore-based broker.

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Marsh Asia appoints Vickery as Placement Leader and Hubbard as Chairman of Placement

January 16 2024

Both have served at Marsh for extended periods; Tyson Vickery has been with the group sine 2003, while Kevin Hubbard joined the company in 2013.

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