Industry Segments: Energy Page 5 / 8
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- August 9 2022
Underwriters remain selective over APAC renewables
Despite a rapidly growing opportunity in the region, capturing profit can be tough.
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- August 3 2022
APAC marine, aviation and transit GWP to hit US$16bn in 2026: GlobalData
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is set to help spur growth.
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- July 21 2022
Korean insurers draw coal criticism
Samsung F&M and Hyundai M&F under fire, but Kepco’s decision to exit coal signals change.
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- July 4 2022
Aon promotes Shepherdson and hires from BMS for APAC energy push
Melissa Shepherdson's energy and mining role expands as Richard Nunny returns to lead renewable energy.
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- July 4 2022
Korean wind projects worth US$264m GWP to insurers
Construction of 6GW of offshore wind presents risk challenges, but also an opportunity.
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- June 28 2022
Sompo makes coal underwriting pledge and joins Net-Zero Insurance Alliance
The insurer commits to ruling out underwriting and investment in certain coal companies by 2025.
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- June 24 2022
Lockton Australia poaches NSW energy construction head from Aon
Alistair Williams started at the global broker in Sydney this month.
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- June 23 2022
GIC Re to lead Indian pool for Russian imports: report
The reinsurer to take 40% with capacity alongside Indian insurers for fertiliser, oil and gas.
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- June 16 2022
WTW appoints co-heads of Asia natural resources team
Nicki Tilney and George Nassaouati to lead the team from next year.
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- May 18 2022
Petronas’ captive rating boosted by favourable COR: AM Best
Energas Insurance has has a five-year average combined operating ratio of 66%.
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- April 21 2022
Capacity remains strong for Asia’s renewable energy boom
Major Singapore and Indonesia solar project signed as insurers tested by new technologies in hardening market.
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- April 13 2022
Tokio Marine’s GCube opens Sydney office
The specialist insurer underwrites renewable energy products -- a fast-growing sector in APAC.
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- March 29 2022
Losses expected as Thai oil tanker explodes
The Ampar 8 was built in 2007 and is owned by Ayudhya Development Leasing.
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- March 24 2022
Howden Specialty hires former Marsh exec in Singapore
The new director will be focused on renewable energy, downstream energy and construction.
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- March 17 2022
AGCS targets 10% GWP growth in Asia: global CFO
The specialty player is exploring new partnerships in the region, says Claire-Marie Coste-Lepoutre.
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- March 15 2022
Markel targets US$100m GWP in Asia
Simon Wilson, president of the firm's international arm, has articulated future plans.
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- January 14 2022
Singapore insurers ‘pushing’ for renewable energy rate rises
Small solar plants are hard to insure due to minimum premium requirements, says a new report.
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- December 8 2021
WTW taps AIG exec for Australasia growth role
Kishan Dashan handed construction and natural resources remit starting December 13 in Melbourne.
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- December 2 2021
Indonesia’s Tugu ‘dominates’ energy, aviation and marine: AM Best
The company has "high reinsurance usage" to support the underwriting of large commercial risks.
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- October 28 2021
Parima 2021: Institutional capital an alternative to traditional capacity
Aon's new Asia CEO cites ability of pension funds and sovereign wealth funds to provide the market with different options.
