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China’s NFRA orders insurers to fortify cyber defences after ICBC ransomware attack - report

January 10 2024

China's financial institutions have been directed to conduct comprehensive security overhauls to prevent future breaches.

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.

2024 Outlook

January 10 2024

Cyber risks and AI will be in focus for (re)insurers in 2024 as the industry looks forward to 12 months of interest rate and regulatory stability.

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Doksuri second costliest nat cat in 2023 as Munich Re stresses importance of closing Asia's protection gap

January 9 2024

"Storms like Doksuri are likely to become more frequent" says Munich Re's Achim Kassow as reinsurer publishes 2023 NatCat report.

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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.

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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.

1/1 renewals: Risk challenges remain despite much smoother treaty negotiations

January 9 2024

A lower-than-average loss environment, a reduced inflationary environment. and diversification all helped keep rate rises in check.

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.

Officials say India is moving closer to setting up its own maritime P&I club

January 8 2024

Potential of Indian P&I club continues to gain traction as the nation aims to grow and protect its shipping industry.

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