Rates/premiums

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Australia: Victorian builders face 53% premium hike

June 14 2024

Victorian Managed Insurance Authority said it will raise premiums due to record claims, driven by builder insolvencies, high inflation, and skilled worker shortages.

Indian Premier League insurance claims surge due to rain and injuries - report

May 23 2024

Insurers facing claims up to 1.5bn rupees (US$18m) for cricket tournament, with largest spike in five years likely to lead to rate hikes next year.

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Victorian government urged to consider buybacks following update to flood models - report

May 21 2024

Updated maps label 900 homes flood-prone, with one resident telling The Age his insurance premiums have risen from AU$180 to AU$5000 per year.

Major Japanese insurers to raise fire premiums by 10% this year - report

May 9 2024

Four major Japanese insurers to raise premiums in October, marking first hike in two years.

Japan's corporate health rates set to hit record high in 2024 - report

April 25 2024

Japan's corporate health insurance societies face a record premium rate and a ¥657.8bn (US$4.25bn) deficit in FY 2024.

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Malaysian life industry sees strong 2023 new business growth overshadowed by claims surge

April 18 2024

Malaysia sees 11.6% new business growth but 14.9% surge in claims payouts amid rising medical costs.

Zurich climbs to third-largest general insurer in Hong Kong by GWP in 2023

April 17 2024

Zurich reports 12.8% GWP growth, Asia Insurance's GWP surges 36%, while AXA sees strong performance in premiums and claims, per IA data.

Reinsurers' credit ratings expected to remain stable following Baltimore Bridge collapse: Fitch

April 2 2024

Despite potential for record-breaking claims, syndication of reinsurance programme should see credit ratings remain stable.

1.4 renewals see 'dramatic shift' toward ample property cat reinsurance capacity: Aon

April 2 2024

Aon says favourable conditions continued for cedents during 1.4 renewals, while spotlighting an increasing appetite for facultative solutions.

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Japan P&I Club sees tonnage drop amid further rate rises in 1.4 renewals

March 30 2024

7.5% rate increase for ocean-going vessels and a 10% increase for Naiko Class mark consecutive hikes for fifth and third year respectively.

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