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World Bank issues US$150m parametric cat bond in Hong Kong for Jamaican storm cover

May 6 2024

Jamaican Government's hurricane cover renewed through World Bank's second HK-listed cat bond.

Hong Kong's RBC regime set to begin 1 July following Government gazettal of subsidiary legislations

May 6 2024

Formality of Legislative Council's negative vetting to occur on 8 May, with changes expected to go live on 1 July 2024.

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NSW Government launches Netstrata review following excessive insurance brokerage fees allegations

May 4 2024

Review launches amid broader concerns of systemic issues in strata insurance, highlighted by recent ACIL survey.

KOBA Insurance launches Australia's first dedicated EV policy

May 3 2024

Pay-as-you-drive policy is initially for Tesla owners, but access to other brands will roll out in the 'near future'.

Taiwan's government allocates US$878m for Hualein earthquake recovery efforts

May 3 2024

NT$28.55bn (US$878m) allocated with a focus on public infrastructure, private homes, and economic revitalisation.

Chubb prepares US$350m claim payout for Baltimore Bridge collapse - reports

May 3 2024

First major payout from Scott Key Bridge looms after incident sparks complex web of claims and lawsuits.

NFRA calls for swift insurance response to Guangdong highway collapse

May 3 2024

Another disaster hit rain-stricken Guangdong on Wednesday, with insurers fast-tracking 10.62m yuan (US$1.47m) in claim payments so far.

New Zealand moves to modernise century-old insurance laws as Parliament passes first reading of key bill

May 2 2024

The Contracts of Insurance Bill, which aims to shift disclosure responsibilities to insurers and prevent unfair claim denials, passes its first reading in Parliament.

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IRDAI likely to approve IIHL's acquisition of Reliance Capital's insurance arms in May - report

May 2 2024

Regulator likely to provide approval prior to May 27 Law Tribunal deadline, a source has told the Economic Times.

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Sedgwick expands aviation capabilities with new global solutions

May 2 2024

With air travel nearing pre-pandemic levels, Sedgwick expands its aviation claims services through new global aviation team.

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Houthi movement expands maritime attacks to Indian Ocean

May 1 2024

Attack on the MSC Orion represents an extension of maritime assault strategy beyond the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

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Agile Underwriting receives final Lloyd's approval for Syndicate 2427

May 1 2024

Agile Underwriting Services Syndicate 2427 has received final approval to begin underwriting this month.

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