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Indonesia’s new regulation seen to boost takaful sector – Fitch Ratings

This is expected to strengthen the business profiles of takaful businesses and the sector.

Indonesia’s new regulation seen to boost takaful sector – Fitch Ratings

This is expected to strengthen the business profiles of takaful businesses and the sector.

Higher domestic rates could raise investment income of Japanese life insurers: AM Best

Japanese life insurers may face a higher debt burden when they need to refinance their existing debt. 

Taiwan’s non-life operating performance ‘likely’ to stay afloat in 2023: AM  Best

Recovery in the capital markets and reserve releases will support the industry’s performance.

Allianz Commercial warns increase in cyber claims, early detection could prevent $21m loss

Data exfiltration surged 80% in 2022 alone, versus the 40% in 2019.

Marsh builds global cyber practice, forms team

It will synergise all of Marsh’s capabilities around the world.

CapitalSG acquires majority stake in a digital health and insurance company

As part of the investment, BIMA MILVIK's holding company has relocated from Sweden to Singapore. 

Zurich inks underwriting agreement with RentCover

Current RentCover policyholders will see their policies underwritten by Zurich upon renewal.

AXA XL appoints new head of art and expertise for APAC, Europe

He is rejoining AXA XL after more than two years.

United Overseas Insurance’s profit more than doubles in 9M23

Year-to-date, net earnings reached S$18.3m in September versus the S$8.2m last year.

Chubb names new general insurance head of property, APAC & Japan

Ben McGregor will begin working on his new role on 1 December 2023.

Only half of APAC use cyber insurance – Moody’s

About 31% of respondents expressed their intention to acquire additional coverage in 2023. 

Business insolvencies witness sharp climb – Allianz Trade

Global insolvency rates are expected to rise significantly by +6% in 2023.

Global insured losses in Q3 surpass the century’s annual average

Economic losses amounted to $295b in the nine months to September.

Marsh McLennan names new Mercer president

In the meantime, Martine Ferland will remain CEO until her retirement next year.