Reinsurance

Swiss Re CorSo appoints Kevin Bates as Country Head of Australia & New Zealand

July 24 2024

Bates set to lead the ANZ Corporate Solutions team from November 2024.

How reinsurance pools could help shape Asia Pacific's renewable energy future

July 23 2024

The renewable energy shift creates a complex risk landscape for APAC insurers. This whitepaper examines the potential for reinsurance pools to reduce risks linked to the region's transition.

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Gallagher Re's Mark Morley elevated to Chairman as Mark O'Brien steps up as Head of APAC

July 22 2024

Mark Morley (left) will become Deputy Chairman of Gallagher Re International and Chairman of Asia Pacific, while Mark O'Brien (right) will take up the mantle as MD for the region.

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CrowdStrike update triggers global tech outage

July 22 2024

Web of claims will ignite discussions around exclusions, while "silent risks" could see exposure accumulate in less obvious lines of business.

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PICC HK returns to profitability in 2023 driven by profitable inward business and investments

July 20 2024

AM Best affirms ratings, highlighting impact of expanded inward business and strong income from diversified investments.

Swiss Re: Nat Cat losses set to double over the next 10 years

July 19 2024

Geopolitical risk is also on the rise with the reinsurer warning that SRCC events are also more likely over the next 12 months.

Specialty MGA Qubit appoints Peter Xia as Chief Actuary, Reinsurance

July 18 2024

Xia brings extensive experience to the role and joins from Arbol, where he was serving as Chief Pricing Actuary.

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Liberty Mutual Reinsurance launches in Australia, with Mark De La Mare as Head of ANZ

July 18 2024

De La Mare joins from Aon and will lead the LM Re underwriting team from Sydney.

Everest recruits Maureen Ung from Zurich as Head of Claims for Singapore

July 18 2024

Ung spent 11 years with Zurich across Australia and Singapore.

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PCIC pressed to modernise operations, update practices, and engage with reinsurers

July 17 2024

Department of Agriculture's call for change echoes recent World Bank report which highlights Philippines' vulnerability due to absence of reinsurance.

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