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Opinion: China’s onshore oil & gas expansion throws spotlight on risks for insurers
With China's new exploration projects, questions remain over which (re)insurers will benefit at a time when the backlash against failure to exit from fossil fuels underwriting grows louder.
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Income parent assures of commitment to Singaporeans amid backlash over Allianz deal
Chairman of NTUC Enterprise, the largest shareholder, said that the US$1.6bn Allianz' offer will not alter its "social commitments", and that it will continue to be an active shareholder.
Income parent assures of commitment to Singaporeans amid backlash over Allianz deal
Chairman of NTUC Enterprise, the largest shareholder, said that the US$1.6bn Allianz' offer will not alter its "social commitments", and that it will continue to be an active shareholder.
Chairman of NTUC Enterprise, the largest shareholder, said that the US$1.6bn Allianz' offer will not alter its "social commitments", and that it will continue to be an active shareholder.
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Sompo China to sustain profitable underwriting: S&P Global
The rating agency has affirmed the carrier's 'A' long-term local currency financial strength rating and issuer credit rating with a stable outlook.
Sompo China to sustain profitable underwriting: S&P Global
The rating agency has affirmed the carrier's 'A' long-term local currency financial strength rating and issuer credit rating with a stable outlook.
The rating agency has affirmed the carrier's 'A' long-term local currency financial strength rating and issuer credit rating with a stable outlook.
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China Re’s COR to improve in next two years on portfolio overhaul: S&P Global
The state-owned reinsurer's combined ratio will likely lower to 99% from the five-year average of 102.1%. The rating agency has also affirmed its "A" rating and "stable" outlook.
China Re’s COR to improve in next two years on portfolio overhaul: S&P Global
The state-owned reinsurer's combined ratio will likely lower to 99% from the five-year average of 102.1%. The rating agency has also affirmed its "A" rating and "stable" outlook.
The state-owned reinsurer's combined ratio will likely lower to 99% from the five-year average of 102.1%. The rating agency has also affirmed its "A" rating and "stable" outlook.
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Marsh promotes Kane Sim to chief client officer for private equity and M&A, Pacific
In his previous role, Sydney-based Sim worked as the broker's head of transactional risk for the region.
Marsh promotes Kane Sim to chief client officer for private equity and M&A, Pacific
In his previous role, Sydney-based Sim worked as the broker's head of transactional risk for the region.
In his previous role, Sydney-based Sim worked as the broker's head of transactional risk for the region.
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MSIG China’s subdued liability book weighs on underwriting performance: S&P Global
The rating agency affirmed its 'A' rating with a stable outlook, reflecting the outlook on the core operating entities of MS&AD.
MSIG China’s subdued liability book weighs on underwriting performance: S&P Global
The rating agency affirmed its 'A' rating with a stable outlook, reflecting the outlook on the core operating entities of MS&AD.
The rating agency affirmed its 'A' rating with a stable outlook, reflecting the outlook on the core operating entities of MS&AD.
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Nova Insurance set to fully acquire China arm by year-end
While it will be business as usual for the Hong Kong broker's China unit, it has also received regulatory approval to open a branch in the city of Suzhou, its third in the country.
Nova Insurance set to fully acquire China arm by year-end
While it will be business as usual for the Hong Kong broker's China unit, it has also received regulatory approval to open a branch in the city of Suzhou, its third in the country.
While it will be business as usual for the Hong Kong broker's China unit, it has also received regulatory approval to open a branch in the city of Suzhou, its third in the country.
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Typhoon Gaemi to make landfall in mainland China after hitting Taiwan and the Philippines
The storm, which landed near the city of Hualien that faced losses from an earthquake earlier this year, is believed to be the most powerful storm to hit Taiwan in eight years.
Typhoon Gaemi to make landfall in mainland China after hitting Taiwan and the Philippines
The storm, which landed near the city of Hualien that faced losses from an earthquake earlier this year, is believed to be the most powerful storm to hit Taiwan in eight years.
The storm, which landed near the city of Hualien that faced losses from an earthquake earlier this year, is believed to be the most powerful storm to hit Taiwan in eight years.
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CrowdStrike event to cost cyber insurers up to US$1.5bn: CyberCube
The loss caused by the outage amounts to the largest single insured loss event in the past 20 years of the cyber insurance industry.
CrowdStrike event to cost cyber insurers up to US$1.5bn: CyberCube
The loss caused by the outage amounts to the largest single insured loss event in the past 20 years of the cyber insurance industry.
The loss caused by the outage amounts to the largest single insured loss event in the past 20 years of the cyber insurance industry.
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Howden appoints Ngoensin Sutipitawkong as major accounts senior director in Thailand
Based in Bangkok, he joins Howden from Lockton where he was a director for three years from June 2021.
Howden appoints Ngoensin Sutipitawkong as major accounts senior director in Thailand
Based in Bangkok, he joins Howden from Lockton where he was a director for three years from June 2021.
Based in Bangkok, he joins Howden from Lockton where he was a director for three years from June 2021.
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Seadrif adds Benedikt Signer to board as executive director
Signer has worked for The World Bank for over a decade, where he supported over 20 countries in actively managing potential losses from climate and disaster shocks.
Seadrif adds Benedikt Signer to board as executive director
Signer has worked for The World Bank for over a decade, where he supported over 20 countries in actively managing potential losses from climate and disaster shocks.
Signer has worked for The World Bank for over a decade, where he supported over 20 countries in actively managing potential losses from climate and disaster shocks.
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Chubb delivers on Asia promise with impressive Q2 top-line growth
Greenberg highlights accident & health and travel insurance as strong perfomers in the region, which was the fastest growing globally with 33% net premium increase in the second quarter.
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London seeks to offer specialist capacity for ‘high-risk exposed’ Asia renewables
(Re)insurers are ready to step in to provide expertise for renewables in emerging regional economies as some of the capacity currently on offer is "naive".
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Hong Kong captive growth stalls as Singapore, Labuan pull away
With recent rule changes still being digested by the wider market, the SAR’s ambitions to grow as a regional centre for captive management are not yet bearing fruit.
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BI claims in focus as carriers assess losses amid global tech outage
The event could impact other lines beyond cyber including tech errors and omissions, D&O, and insurers may see liability and supply chain disruption claims.
Spotlight
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WTW’s Asia specialty build-out targets region’s complex risk landscape
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Nova Insurance sees ‘unique’ greater China proposition driving growth
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Specialist Risk Group eyes Asia expansion with focus on specialisms
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AI key to exposure management, risk assessment beyond covered perils: CCR Re
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Asta looks to regional underwriters as it seeks new Lloyd’s Asia syndicates
M&A
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Income parent assures of commitment to Singaporeans amid backlash over Allianz deal
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Marsh promotes Kane Sim to chief client officer for private equity and M&A, Pacific
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PSC Insurance acquires specialist broking group Sherpa Insurance
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Allianz’s acquisition of Income is unlikely to change Singapore’s market landscape: Fitch
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Income Insurance acquisition highlights Allianz’s increasing focus on South-East Asia: S&P
ESG
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Opinion: China’s onshore oil & gas expansion throws spotlight on risks for insurers
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London seeks to offer specialist capacity for ‘high-risk exposed’ Asia renewables
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Asia carriers looking to extend renewables capacity as projects soar
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Insurers tap voluntary carbon market as Asia set to plug supply shortfall
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Singapore oil spill losses set to rise as slick hits Malaysian waters
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