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Hong Kong lists US$35m China, US Nat Cat ILS

January 2 2025

Taiping Re's Silk Road special purpose insurer covers US and China cat risks over three years.

Thai GI industry to reach GWP of approximately US$8.5bn in 2025: GIA

January 2 2025

Thai General Insurance Association forecasts GWP growth of up to 2.5% in 2025 despite challenges from economic headwinds.

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Insurance claims from Jeju Air crash estimated between US$135m and US$200m

January 2 2025

Samsung Fire & Marine the lead insurer, with early claims estimate up to US$200m across passenger liability and hull.

2024: The year in review

December 31 2024

Cyber, renewable energy and aviation / marine are just some of the areas that stood out this year.

Doha Insurance Group opens branch in India

December 31 2024

Qatari (re)insurer Doha Insurance Group receives approval to establish branch in India’s GIFT City, expanding its international presence.

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S&P withdraws 'CreditWatch negative' from Income following Allianz deal withdrawal

December 30 2024

The ratings agency affirmed Income Insurance's ‘AA-’ rating with stable outlook after Allianz's failed acquisition bid, citing continued Singapore government support.

OCBC Bank sells its entire one-third stake in Hong Kong Life Insurance

December 30 2024

Singapore bank divests its stake in Hong Kong Life Insurance to Yue Xiu Enterprises for HK$589.3m amid insurer's strong premium growth in 2024.

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PERILS pegs final loss estimate for Australia's Christmas storms at AU$1.61bn

December 24 2024

Estimated industry losses of AU$1.606bn (US$1.01bn) increase slightly from third estimate of AU$1.563bn (US$960m) in July.

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S&P assigns PCA Reinsurance 'AA-' rating

December 23 2024

Ratings agency highlights the captive's critical role in Prudential’s capital and risk management strategy in Asia and Africa.

BHSI appoints Cheryl Tan as Head of Marine Claims for Asia Middle East

December 20 2024

Tan previously served as Head of Claims, Asia Pacific at Canopius.

HK Insurance Authority reappoints Stephen Yiu as Chairman

December 20 2024

The regulator has also announced several appointments and reappointments of non-executive directors.

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bolttech raises US$100m in Series C funding, led by Dragon Fund

December 20 2024

Latest funding round expected to exceed US$100m and puts insurtech's value at US$2.1bn.

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