Editorial team – (Re)in Asia

Editorial team

Insurance impact of Japan's Noto Peninsula earthquake likely to be 'small': Fitch

January 10 2024

Estimated losses are small compared to 2011's Great East Japan Earthquake, with Fitch echoing announcements from Moody's and AM Best that the credit impact on non-life insurers should be manageable.

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Howden appoints Alfred Sham as interim CEO for Hong Kong with Mark Johnson set to depart

January 10 2024

Sham has been with the company since 2013 and will step up as Interim CEO, with Johnson set to move to a major Hong Kong insurer in Spring.

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Reinsurance capital returning to pre-pandemic levels following strong rebound in 2023: AM Best

January 9 2024

Hard market, avoidance of major property losses, and gains from higher interest rates contribute to 2023 rebound.

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Verisk: industry property losses from Noto Earthquake may hit US$3.3bn

January 9 2024

Verisk's initial data analysis predicts losses between US$1.8bn and US$3.3bn, which does not account for non-property or indirect losses.

AIA Singapore launches Ultimate Critical Cover in response to rising cancer rates

January 9 2024

AIA UCC aims to bridge Singapore's 74% critical illness protection gap.

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Howden expands Australian equine operations with second acquisition in two months

January 9 2024

Howden advances global equestrian broker ambitions with Silks insurance buy.

PolicyStreet gains approval for Malaysian Takaful operations

January 8 2024

With LFSA approval, the insurtech expands into Takaful market to meet rising demand in Syariah-compliant insurance products.

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OneDegree promotes Michelle Ip to CEO of technology arm

January 8 2024

Ip named as CEO of OneDegree Global, while Robin Scott appointed as GM of OneDegree Middle East.

ICNZ names Whiting as President and Heath as Vice-President

January 8 2024

Amanda Whiting (pictured left), CEO of IAG NZ, takes over as ICNZ's President following Toni Ferrier's move to Marsh.

AM Best Affirms ratings for Hong Kong's Hong Leong Insurance amid commercial lines expansion

January 8 2024

AM Best affirms Hong Leong Insurance (Asia) Limited's A- ratings, reflecting strong performance and strategic business initiatives.

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