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QBE introduces global cyber insurance product, QCyberProtect

July 17 2024

New policy addresses a range of cyber risks and is available in ten countries including Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam.

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GCube launches Battery Energy Storage System consortium with Lloyd's Syndicates

July 17 2024

New consortium offers up to US$100m in coverage, a move likely to impact the growing BESS market in Australia.

Taiwan unveils draft AI law as it looks to regulate insurance and other sectors

July 17 2024

The proposed law looks to establish clear guidelines for use and accountability of AI, amid wider concerns that APAC insurers could be lagging behind the technology.

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Tokio Marine Kiln and Kita partner on political risk cover for carbon credit projects

July 16 2024

New product looks to mitigate risks from political instability affecting the sale or export of carbon credits.

Singapore targets private wealth managers for ILS investment

July 16 2024

SGX has listed seven ILS so far in 2024 and the MAS said issuers from India and Africa are considering Singapore as a domicile.

Steadfast and AUB enter AM Best’s top 20 global insurance brokers

July 15 2024

The two Australian brokers debut in 17th and 18th by revenue in 2024 rankings, while Gallagher leapfrogs WTW into third.

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Chongqing struck by floods as China reports over US$13bn in nat cat losses in H1 2024

July 14 2024

Chongqing's record rainfall is the latest in a series of extreme weather events that have affected 33 million people in China this year.

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OCBC increases stake in Great Eastern to 93.52% at close of general offer

July 13 2024

Stake below 98.87% threshold for compulsory acquisition, but OCBC said it will not take steps to maintain public listing if free float requirements are unmet.