-
- March 20 2025
Steamship Mutual elevates Jamie Taylor as APAC managing director
Singapore-based Taylor, who was CEO of the Singapore branch prior to the move, spent over 17 years with the P&I Club.
-
- March 19 2025
Malaysia’s flood losses up 23.5% to US$207.5m in 2024: report
Losses, which equate to about 0.05% of the country’s nominal GDP, were mostly from home, while commercial losses were nearly flat year-on-year
-
- March 19 2025
Allianz mulls alliance with India’s Jio after Bajaj sale: report
Formal announcement expected only after regulatory approvals, according to The Economic Times.
-
- March 18 2025
Bajaj Finserv to evaluate listing of insurance arms after Allianz exit: report
The financial services group is not looking for another partner to run the non-life and life businesses, and it will relieve Allianz from a non-compete clause, chairman Sanjiv Bajaj said.
-
- March 18 2025
South Africa’s Sanlam upping stakes in Indian ventures a ‘moot point’ despite FDI change: reports
Financial services group is looking to revive its asset management business with Indian partner Shriram Group, while also venturing into wealth management.
-
- March 17 2025
Japan veteran James Vickers to retire after 47-year career
Vickers, who spent nearly two decades in Japan, will step down from his role as chairman with Gallagher Re's international division on May 31, 2025.
-
- March 14 2025
India’s Patanjali, DS Group to acquire Magma General Insurance for US$517m
Magma, which operates motor, health, property and other commercial lines, reported a GWP of US$379m in FY2024.
-
- March 13 2025
Korean regulator to relax insurers’ capital adequacy requirement to 130-140%: report
The move will help lower financial burden for insurers, apart from raising their capital base.
-
- March 10 2025
Search begins for new IRDAI chief: report
Debasish Panda’s three-year term as chairperson is due to end on March 13, 2025, although applications are being accepted until April 6.
-
- March 9 2025
Cyclone Alfred claims top 3,000, thousands more expected in coming days
ICA declares insurance catastrophe as flash flooding, thunderstorm warnings remain with remnants of the ex-cyclone moving inland.
-
- March 7 2025
Huatai P&C underwriting to benefit from Chubb support, FY24 9M COR down to 94.7%: Fitch
The rating agency affirms the insurer financial strength rating of 'A+' (Strong), with a stable outlook.
-
- March 5 2025
Cyclone Alfred could be US$1.25bn hit on Australian insurers: S&P Global
Cyclone could be worse than some of Australia's largest nat cats in the past 10 years.
-
- March 5 2025
M Pallonji Group-led consortium applies for Indian general insurance licence: report
Group appoints Aditya Sharma, chief distribution officer at Bajaj Allianz, as CEO of proposed venture, according to the The Economic Times.
-
- March 4 2025
Allianz APAC P&C business total business volume tops US$2bn
The insurance group's regional total operating profits rose 6% to EUR795 million despite less favourable health claims experience.
-
- March 4 2025
IRDAI extends 4% obligatory cession for FY26 renewals
Cession applies to policies attaching in the FY26, and will be placed with GIC Re.
-
- March 4 2025
Mitsui Sumitomo eyes global cyber expansion with US$30m Coalition investment
Funding builds on the Japanese insurer's strategic partnerships with the cyber specialist MGA in Australia and Japan.
-
- March 3 2025
Portfolio rejig improving underwriting margins for India’s second-largest non-life general insurer: AM Best
Global ratings agency confirms financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and a long-term issuer credit rating of bbb+ (Good) for ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company.
-
- March 3 2025
Allianz Malaysia’s FY24 general insurance GWP rises 13.8% to US$775m
But insurer refrains from issuing profit forecast or guarantee for FY25.
-
- March 3 2025
Aon completes acquisition of Mitsubishi Chemical’s in-house agency business in Japan
Aon will provide corporate and personal lines insurance to MCG companies and its employees in Japan.
-
- March 3 2025
MSI to improve underwriting profitability, driven by steady rate hikes: Fitch
Global rating agency affirms insurer rating of A+ (strong) with a stable outlook.
