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Markel Insurance to sell reinsurance renewal rights to Nationwide
The sale is part of Markel's broader strategy to simplify...
Aon promotes Rupert Moore as CEO, Reinsurance, Asia Pacific
Rupert Moore,CEO-designate, Reinsurance, Asia Pacific Moore will...
Japan earthquake deaths top 100, insurance losses manageable
Catastrophe modeling firm Karen Clark & Co. said, total insured losses from the quake will reach $6.4 billion, with residential losses accounting for over two-thirds of the total Chanyoung Lee, director, analytics, AM Best, said "While the earthquake losses would...
Alaska Airlines flight makes emergency landing after midair blowout of window
Hours after the terrifying incident, Alaska Airlines announced that it would ground its entire fleet of 65 Max 9s for inspections and maintenance. CEO Ben Minicucci said Alaska expects the inspections to be completed “in the next few days.” India’s aviation watchdog...
APAC sovereigns exposed to flooding risks, have limited capacity to adapt: Fitch
In South Asia, Bangladesh is the most prone to the risk of flooding. The materialisation of climate risks in these regions could lead to high economic losses. The cost of relocation from flood-prone areas and rebuilding following floods could be high, leading to...
MS Amlin launches Financial Lines cover in Middle East
The Middle East’s financial landscape is rapidly evolving. With increasing M&A and IPO activity, and tighter regulatory requirements, businesses need specialised insurance solutions to navigate the complexities they face. DUBAI: MS Amlin, the Lloyd’s global...
Japan Airlines expects losses of more than $100 million from wrecked Tokyo plane
All 379 people on board the JAL 9201.T Airbus AIR.PA A350 widebody jet escaped before the plane was completely engulfed in flames that took more than six hours to extinguish TOKYO: Japan Airlines on Thursday said it expected losses of more than $100 million after one...
U.S. insurer AIG leads $130 million “all-risks” policy for Japan Airlines plane -sources
The Japan Airlines policy mainly covers damage to the hull, one of the sources said. U.S. insurer AIG was the lead insurer on a $130 million “all-risks” policy for the Japan Airlines airplane which collided with another plane at Tokyo’s Haneda airport, two insurance...
Capital supports ‘Smooth’ January 1 Renewals for Cedants: Aon
The report revealed that, in contrast to 12 months earlier, the key renewal period proceeded ‘relatively smoothly’, as a rebound in profitability and capital positions, and greater availability of retrocession capacity, encouraged many reinsurers to display increased...
Fast-evolving threat landscape leaves APAC businesses vulnerable: Beazley study
“As boardrooms prepare for risks on the horizon, it is encouraging that 37% of boardroom executives in Singapore are planning to explore insurance options that include risk and crisis management. In 2024, the insurance industry has a large role to play in helping...
Jan1 Renewals: With abundant capital reinsurers get relief from price rise, says Gallagher Re
2024 looks to have provided a welcome return to more stability and predictability, allowing the expectations of all parties to be managed in a less rancorous fashion than 12 months ago London: According to reinsurance broker Gallagher Re, the Jan 1,2024 renewal season...
Global shipping firms continue to pause Red Sea shipments
The Suez Canal is used by roughly one third of global container ship cargo. Redirecting ships around the southern tip of Africa is expected to cost up to $1 million in extra in fuel for every round trip between Asia and northern Europe Denmark's Maersk and German...