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MS&AD seeks acquisitions, growth outside Japan

Japanese insurance group MS&AD is seeking acquisitions outside Japan to further diversify the business, CEO Yasuyoshi Karasawa said while presenting the group’s “Vision 2021” plan.   12 October 2018

Insurance

ArgoGlobal appoints new Asia chief underwriting officer

ArgoGlobal, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, has appointed Michael Scala as chief underwriting officer, Asia Pacific.   9 October 2018

Insurance

Chaucer hires from Qatar Re to expand treaty business in growing markets

Speciality insurer Chaucer has hired Rajeev Menon as regional treaty underwriter for Asia, MENA and the Indian-Sub-Continent from reinsurer Qatar Re.   9 October 2018

Insurance

Swiss Re unveils parametric haze solution in Singapore

Swiss Re’s commercial insurance unit Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has launched a standalone parametric-based haze insurance solution for businesses operating in Singapore.   8 October 2018

Insurance

Markel starts writing reinsurance business in India

Specialist re/insurer Markel International has commenced writing business from its Mumbai office under the leadership of Deepika Mathur who has joined from HDFC Ergo.   5 October 2018

Insurance

Fitch upgrades Indonesia Re

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Reasuransi Indonesia Utama (Persero)'s (Indonesia Re) international Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) Rating to 'BBB-' (Good) from 'BB+' (Moderately Weak). Fitch Ratings Indonesia has also affirmed the company's National IFS Rating of 'AA (idn)'.   3 October 2018

Insurance

Typhoons put pressure on Tokio Marine, MS&AD, Sompo

The recent run of large natural disasters to hit Japan has put downward pressure on the creditworthiness of the nation's three largest non-life insurance groups, S&P Global Ratings suggested in a briefing.   3 October 2018

Insurance

Canopius hires head of reinsurance Asia Pacific from Swiss Re

Specialty re/insurer Canopius has hired Swiss Re's Nattakorn Wattanaumphaipong as head of reinsurance Asia Pacific.   2 October 2018

Insurance

Tokio Marine invests in Allianz-backed insurtech Simplesurance

Tokio Marine Holdings has made a strategic investment in German insurtech firm Simplesurance (SISU) through its wholly owned subsidiary, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance.   2 October 2018

Insurance

GIC Re retains first right to reinsurance business in India

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has allowed state-run General Insurance Corporation (GIC) to retain the first right to offer reinsurance in India, BloombergQuint reported citing two people present at the firm’s recent board meeting.   1 October 2018

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