Andrew Mullen

Hong Kong

Hong Kong-based @scmpeconomy @SCMPNews Deputy Editor from Hartlepool. Ex-@pasport, Lagardere Sports (World Sport Group) and @BBCSport

Articles

McLarens, Crawford, Marsh, Generali GC&C and Aon: 10 APAC insurance people moves of the week

1 week ago | insuranceasianews.com | Andrew Mullen

McLarens, Crawford, Marsh, Generali GC&C and Aon: 10 APAC insurance people moves of the week People Moves of the Week Round ups Asia Pacific InsuranceAsia News wraps up the people moves from the insurance industry in Asia this week. 1.Exclusive: Integra regional MD Tony Chapman to join Crawford Integra’s regional managing director for Asia... MORE FROM: People Moves of the Week Partner Content...
Australia's industry 'very worried' about catastrophic loss from battery fires, ICA calls for holistic plan

1 week ago | insuranceasianews.com | Andrew Mullen

Australia’s industry ‘very worried’ about catastrophic loss from battery fires, ICA calls for holistic plan Regulatory Australia Insurance Council of Australia Most insurers in Australia have no plans to charge higher premiums for households with lithium-ion batteries or to try to restrict their use, but the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has expressed... MORE FROM: Regulatory Partner Content...
Kshitij Chirimar joins Arundo Re as senior underwriter for Indian subcontinent

1 week ago | insuranceasianews.com | Andrew Mullen

Kshitij Chirimar joins Arundo Re as senior underwriter for Indian subcontinent People Reinsurers India Arundo Re (formerly CCR Re) Arundo Re has appointed Kshitij Chirimar as a senior underwriter, marking "a significant step in expanding" the reinsurer's presence across the Indian subcontinent, according to a press release. Befo... MORE FROM: People Partner Content...
Australia's Aviso Specialty promotes Tom Frisby to national placement leader

1 week ago | insuranceasianews.com | Andrew Mullen

Australia’s Aviso Specialty promotes Tom Frisby to national placement leader People Specialty Australia Aviso Group Australia's Aviso Specialty has appointed Tom Frisby as its national placement leader, according to a LinkedIn update. Melbourne-based Frisby (pictured) has been with Aviso since January 2024, having ... MORE FROM: People Partner Content...
ICA has 'significant concerns' over Labor’s home guarantee expansion

1 week ago | insuranceasianews.com | Andrew Mullen

ICA has ‘significant concerns’ over Labor’s home guarantee expansion Regulatory Australia Insurance Council of Australia Labor’s plans to guarantee all low-deposit home loans for first home buyers would effectively nationalise a long-standing and effective financial product and may increase systemic financial risk, the ... MORE FROM: Regulatory Partner Content...
Canopius appoints Andrew Ziolkowski to lead ANZ

1 week ago | insuranceasianews.com | Andrew Mullen

Canopius appoints Andrew Ziolkowski to lead ANZ People Renewables P&C Specialty Australasia Canopius Group Global specialty and P&C (re)insurer Canopius Group has appointed Andrew Ziolkowski as its head of Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), effective from October 25, according to a press release. Ziolkow... MORE FROM: People Partner Content...
Markel, Marsh, Allied World: 7 APAC insurance people moves of the week

2 weeks ago | insuranceasianews.com | Andrew Mullen

InsuranceAsia News wraps up the people moves from the insurance industry in Asia this week. 1. Markel executive to return to UK by end of 2025Markel’s Asia Pacific managing director Christian Stobbs has confirmed his “desire” to return to the UK by the end of 2025, adding that the Lloyd’s carrier has started to look for his replacement. Stobbs has been heading the APAC operations for Markel International since June 2019, having moved to Singapore in February as Asia strategy director.
New Zealand tornado short lived, few claims expected

2 weeks ago | insuranceasianews.com | Andrew Mullen

New Zealand tornado short lived, few claims expected Catastrophe Claims New Zealand Tower A tornado that hit the town of Levin on New Zealand's North Island on Tuesday uprooted trees, damaged power lines and blew away roofs and fences, but insurers are not expecting a large number of claim... MORE FROM: Catastrophe Partner Content...
'Storm clouds remain' for aviation market as Japan helicopter crash adds to growing list of disasters

2 weeks ago | insuranceasianews.com | Andrew Mullen

‘Storm clouds remain’ for aviation market as Japan helicopter crash adds to growing list of disasters Analysis Aviation Global Gallagher With last week's fatal helicopter crash in Japan adding to the long list of disasters in recent months, aviation insurers are braced for a "period of uncertainty" as the market seeks to adjust to main... MORE FROM: Analysis Partner Content...
Cyclone Alfred becomes RACQ's largest claim event, expects to cost US$120-133m

2 weeks ago | insuranceasianews.com | Andrew Mullen

Cyclone Alfred becomes RACQ’s largest claim event, expects to cost US$120-133m Claims Catastrophe Flooding Windstorm Australia RACQ Insurance Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has become the largest property claims event in the 50-year history of RACQ Insurance, the insurer said in a press release. As at 9am on Monday, RACQ had received 17,843 cla... MORE FROM: Claims Partner Content...