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- July 15 2025
PVI eyes Hanoi Re divestment plan as part of broader growth push
In a wide-ranging interview, PVI Insurance chairman Duong Thanh Danh also talks to InsuranceAsia News about PetroVietnam Group's divestment plans, PVI's overseas partnerships, a US$1bn revenue target, growth opportunities and tariffs.
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- July 14 2025
Miller launches South Korea marine practice after Marsh team raid
KyungSeop (KS) Shim will lead the new team as head of specialty, and is joined by Justin Roh, Hana Jung, and Jayce Park.
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- July 14 2025
HDI Global, Descartes collaborate to offer parametric earthquake cover in Japan
Claims will be triggered based on thresholds measured by Japan Meteorological Agency’s shindo seismic intensity.
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- July 14 2025
Australian tech-focused MGA Codex Insurance launches with MS Amlin capacity
Lloyd's coverholder, founded by former Vero undewriter Andrew Sharbeen, offers ICT liability and cyber insurance products.
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- July 14 2025
Howden appoints Phil Steel as associate director for business development in Hong Kong
'Seasoned insurance sales professional' joins the broker from Aon.
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- July 14 2025
Starr Insurance hires PeiQi Lee as head of casualty, Asia Pacific
Singapore-based Lee will be responsible for managing technical underwriting in the Asia casualty team and driving profitable growth in the region.
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- July 14 2025
‘Tough for communities’: New Zealanders begin clean-up again after latest severe weather
As of 2pm Sunday, AMI, State and NZI had received more than 150 claims from the weather event across home, contents, motor and commercial policies.
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- July 14 2025
Ageas eyes deeper Asia presence with three-pronged approach to tried and tested model
CEO Hans De Cuyper discusses the Belgian insurer’s strategic priorities in the region, the future of its Etiqa JV and how Taiping Re complements its reinsurance play.
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- July 13 2025
Air India compensation unaffected by pilot error possibility: report
Preliminary investigation finds fuel to the engines of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner involved in the deadly crash in Ahmedabad last month was cut off moments after take-off.
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- July 11 2025
Aon leadership trio take on expanded roles
Jennifer Chan, Richard Tan, and Mike Ang will take on new responsibilities to drive growth and client engagement across Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
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- July 11 2025
Gallagher names Steve Lockwood as interim Australia head, following Sarah Lyons’ move
Lockwood, who is the managing director for Asia Pacific, joined the broker following its acquisition of Kiwi broker Crombie Lockwood.
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- July 11 2025
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred accounts for 88% of pool claims since inception, ARPC says
Cyclone Alfred left 300,000 homes and businesses without power in Queensland and New South Wales during February and March.
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- July 11 2025
HDI appoints Alex Howell as property underwriting manager in Singapore
With 25 years’ global experience across property and energy, Howell will lead the property team across Southeast and South Asia.
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- July 11 2025
Turbulence ahead for aviation market amid renewed warning over ‘downbursts’
Australian airlines face increasing danger as weather risks multiply across the east coast.
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- July 10 2025
Aon New Zealand appoints Adrienne Booth as executive director for transaction solutions
Booth returns to her native New Zealand having most recently been head of commercial law at Aon in the UK.
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- July 10 2025
Asia Pacific M&A rebound drives W&I adoption, claims: Aon
Notably, all 2024 tax notifications with the broker's Asia team involved Indian policies.
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- July 10 2025
Capital buffers, retrocession covers to sustain growth of Indonesia’s Maipark: Fitch
Credit rating agency upgraded Maipark’s rating to A+(idn), from A(idn), with a stable outlook.
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- July 10 2025
Sompo announces key APAC, Singapore hires
Insurer appoints Jin Sheng Ooi as head of accident and health pricing for Asia Pacific, and Jun Zhe Ng as chief consumer officer in Singapore.
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- July 10 2025
Zurich hands Jim Qin expanded role as CEO for Hong Kong life and general insurance arms
Qin has been the CEO for the global insurer's Hong Kong general insurance business since 2021.
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- July 10 2025
‘Valuable partners for insurers’: APAC’s thriving MGA market set for significant growth, Guy Carpenter’s Steve Warwick says
China, Japan and South Korea have longer-term potential alongside existing key regions as insurers increasingly show interest in this booming route to market.
