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InsuranceAsia News editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey is joined in the newsroom by deputy editor Andrew Mullen and reporter Joana Nguyen to discuss the stories shaping the region’s (re)insurance markets. Our special interview is with Tom Oostra, CEO of MSIG Specialty Marine, focusing on the firm's plans for Asia following a recent rebrand. Other topics include the latest on Vietnam's PVI Insurance, the Air India plane crash, the Qantas cyber attack, nat cats in Australia and New Zealand, some people moves in the region, as well as a sneak peek at the stories the team is currently working.

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https://insuranceasianews.com/pvi-eyes-hanoi-re-divestment-plan-as-part-of-broader-growth-push/

PVI eyes Hanoi Re divestment plan as part of broader growth push

https://insuranceasianews.com/air-india-compensation-unaffected-by-pilot-error-possibility-report/

Air India compensation unaffected by pilot error possibility: report

https://insuranceasianews.com/qantas-cyber-breach-to-create-turbulence-for-insureds-and-insurers-but-losses-could-fly-under-the-radar/

Qantas cyber breach to create turbulence for insureds and insurers, but losses could fly under the radar

https://insuranceasianews.com/ex-tropical-cyclone-alfred-accounts-for-88-of-pool-claims-since-inception-aprc-says/

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred accounts for 88% of pool claims since inception, ARPC say

https://insuranceasianews.com/tough-for-communities-new-zealanders-begin-clean-up-again-after-latest-severe-weather/

‘Tough for communities’: New Zealanders begin clean-up again after latest severe weather

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InsuranceAsia News editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey is joined in the newsroom by deputy editor Andrew Mullen and Joana Nguyen to discuss the stories shaping the region’s(re)insurance markets. Our special interview is with Joel Pridmore, CEO at Frontier Global Underwriting, focusing on the financial lines market in the Asia Pacific as well as emerging risks like cyber and crypto. Topics include a wrap of the latest on the July 1 renewals, nat cat events in Australia, New Zealand China, some exclusive people moves in the region, as well as a sneak peek at the stories the team is currently working on.

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https://insuranceasianews.com/anzs-1-7-renewals-see-ample-capacity-and-flexible-pricing-as-reinsurers-look-to-grow/

https://insuranceasianews.com/as-bomb-cyclone-hits-australias-nsw-2025-losses-top-us1-2bn/

https://insuranceasianews.com/hong-kongs-nova-announces-senior-leadership-change-as-md-patrick-chan-retires/

https://insuranceasianews.com/samsung-re-takes-gallagher-res-sie-liang-lau-as-head-of-cyber-and-casualty/

https://insuranceasianews.com/sompo-names-alasdair-walker-hong-kong-ceo-as-li-sheung-kin-set-to-retire/

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InsuranceAsia News deputy editor Andrew Mullen is joined in the newsroom by special projects editor Kristina Shperlik and reporter Joana Nguyen to discuss the stories shaping the region’s (re)insurance markets. This episode features a special interview with Vittorio Sangiorgio, head of investment solutions at one of the biggest ILS-focused asset managers Twelve Securis, focusing on the growing interest they are seeing in Asia Pacific.

Other topics include four exclusive personnel changes in the region, consequences of legal action following the Air India crash, the latest update on the P&I Clubs' strategies and marine events, and a sneak peek at the stories the team is currently working on.

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https://insuranceasianews.com/surely-prices-will-go-up-air-india-crash-to-push-hull-and-liability-rates-could-impact-product-liability/

https://insuranceasianews.com/marsh-japan-hires-wtw-veteran-hirofumi-luke-nakamura-amid-exodus-ongoing-tensions/ 

https://insuranceasianews.com/samsung-fire-marine-to-buy-additional-21-stake-in-canopius/ 

https://insuranceasianews.com/strait-of-hormuz-collision-highlights-dark-fleet-dangers-but-not-seen-as-war-event/

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InsuranceAsia News editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey is joined in the newsroom by deputy editor Andrew Mullen, special projects editor Kristina Shperlik and reporter Joana Nguyen to discuss the stories shaping the region’s (re)insurance markets. This episode features a special interview with Andrew McMellin, president of Markel International, focusing on the specialty carrier's growth plans in Asia Pacific. Topics include exclusively reported Swiss Re CorSo’s regional reshuffle, 1.6 and 1.7 renewals dynamics, a roundup of flooding events in the region, and a sneak peek at the stories the team is currently working on.

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InsuranceAsia News editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey is joined in the newsroom by deputy editor Andrew Mullen and special projects editor Kristina Shperlik to discuss the stories shaping the region’s (re)insurance markets. This episode features a special interview with Helen Ye, CEO at Qubit Underwriting, focusing on the MGAs in Asia Pacific and crypto insurance. Topics include results from Japan's big three, the leadership change at Lloyd's, hail in Beijing, and nat cat losses recap, as well as a sneak peek at the stories the team is currently working on.

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Japanese insurance groups lean on overseas arms to post record results

Blunt warning for Lloyd’s syndicates from incoming CEO, market urged to avoid

‘travesty’

Beijing hail leads to US$44m insured loss from widespread motor, property damage

APAC faces billion-dollar economic losses from Q1 wildfires: Aon

Swiss Re reports 1.5% price increase at April 1 renewals, grows book to US$2.2bn

Munich Re, Hannover Re report Asia growth despite falling rate

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InsuranceAsia News editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey is joined in the newsroom by deputy editor Andrew Mullen, special projects editor Kristina Shperlik and journalist Joana Nguyen to discuss the stories shaping the region’s (re)insurance markets. This episode features a special interview with Iain Reynolds, head of third party capital at Peak Re, focusing on the latest Hong Kong cat bond and Asia ILS market. Topics include BMS shutting down their M&A insurance operations in Japan and South Korea, the growing demand for product recall cover in APAC, and look back into earthquakes as well as a sneak peek at the stories the team is currently working on. 

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Peak Re’s US$50m cat bond bring ‘fresh capacity’, covers peak Asia scenarios

Exclusive: BMS to shut down South Korea, Japan offices

Hurricanes, quakes could drive peak year insured losses to US$300bn: Swiss Re Institute

Insuring APAC’s energy transition: from grand ambitions to lingering challenges

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InsuranceAsia News editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey is joined in the newsroom by deputy editor Andrew Mullen and journalist Joana Nguyen to discuss the stories shaping the region’s (re)insurance markets. This episode features a special interview with Ben Qin, head of North Asia and Australia at Descartes Underwriting, focusing on parametrics. Topics include Swiss Re CorSo’s surprise plan to close its Hong Kong office and surrender its license, the growing demand for product recall insurance amid supply chain disruptions, a roundup of nat cats in the region, and a sneak peek at the stories the team is currently working on.

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Exclusive: Swiss Re Corporate Solutions to shut Hong Kong office, surrender licence

‘Unsurprising trend’ as product recall market goes from strength to strength amid global supply chain complexity

Asia port accumulation risks resurface as Trump’s trade war continues

Steve Hutchinson to join Willis as P&C head for Hong Kong, Macau after 4-month Howden stint

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InsuranceAsia News editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey is joined in the newsroom by journalists Kristina Shperlik and Andrew Mullen to discuss the stories making the news across the Asia-Pacific region.

Hear updates on the April 1 renewals, the aftermath of the Petronas pipeline explosion in Malaysia and damage in Thailand from the Myanmar earthquake; collaterals in India, regulatory changes in Australia, "silent AI" risks and the big news: how Donald Trump's tariffs and threats of port fees are causing uncertainty, with firms seeking trade credit insurance. We also feature an interview with Oliver Miloschewsky, Aon's regional director and head of shipping for Asia.

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Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs set to see firms turn to trade credit insurance: Aon

Buyers make hay at 1.4 as reinsurers seek growth armed with record-high capital

Petronas faces potential US$5m hit from Malaysia pipeline explosion

Thai insurers set to halt free coverage in wake of devastating earthquake

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Published from Hong Kong, Between the Lines comes to you from the newsroom of InsuranceAsia News, with cutting-edge commentary, insightful features, and in-depth interviews tailored for Asia’s (re)insurance market. Each episode provides listeners with a comprehensive overview of the Asia Pacific (re)insurance industry, offering exclusive intelligence and expert analysis on the most crucial stories reshaping the sector. Join us as we explore the evolving industry and provide the insights necessary for informed decision-making. Tune in for expert reports on insurers, reinsurers, brokers, regulators, consultants, and corporates, and gain a deeper understanding of the dynamic Asia Pacific (re)insurance landscape. https://insuranceasianews.com/

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