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In Focus
India’s long-term attraction
The country is an appealing investment destination as industry body calls for 74% foreign ownership cap.
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Persian Gulf marine war risk premiums soar
An increase in attacks and uncertainty has caused the cost of cover to rise and shipowners to worry.
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Mega merger in India being explored
Merger of three state-owned majors under New India could create a giant.
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Two associations establish Australia life taskforce
Two adviser associations look to forge a united front over life commissions.
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Chinese insurtech secures US$145m to explore AI
The funding will help the Beijing company invest in artificial intelligence for health insurance.
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Courting alternative capital
There is growing interest in adding Asia risk to the ILS market, says leading cat bond law firm.
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Captives take on cyber risk
- June 14
- Cyber
Companies are increasingly interested in insuring themselves against cyber incidents.
Asia reinsurance market trends
Tony Gallagher, Guy Carpenter
Digitising health insurance
Alison Massey, Now Health International-
104 catastrophes hit Asia in 2018 – only 36% of losses were insured.
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India’s long-term attraction
The country is an appealing investment destination as industry body calls for 74% foreign ownership cap.
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Uncertainty moves up the risk agenda
- June 12
- Trade Credit
- Global
Businesses are being forced to respond faster to a rapidly changing world.
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Motor still at heart of Asia’s market
- June 10
- Property & Casualty
- China
An abundance of cars powered by fossil fuels will be seen on Asia's roads over the next few decades.
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Zurich steps up Asia-Pacific reach
- June 3
- Life
A multi-billion dollar life deal in Australia gives the firm access to six million customers.
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Taiwan’s life players told to shape up
The regulator is examining the country's life books more closely as companies prepare for IFRS 17.
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Suncorp bullish despite surprise CEO exit
Michael Cameron's successor has some big issues to deal with, but also plenty of opportunities.
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Sedgwick appoints Asia COO with promotion
- June 14
- Claims
Wayne Cheng has been handed an operations role at the global loss adjuster.
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Aon bolsters IP team with former Alibaba exec
- June 13
- Hong Kong
Guangjie Hopton to focus on advising clients in China and Asia.
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Allianz recruits Asia life and health CEO from AIA
Anusha Thavarajah has left AIA Malaysia to join Allianz in the fourth quarter.
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Sompo Insurance Singapore appoints CEO
- June 11
- Singapore
The Japanese group has selected former NTUC Income manager Pui Phusangmook in the role.
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David Alexander to retire from Swiss Re
- June 11
- Reinsurance
- Hong Kong
The long serving Hong Kong-based Swiss Re exec is returning to the UK.
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Argenta Asia signs terrorism underwriter from Talbot
Simon Wilmot-Smith has left Validus-owned Talbot Asia for rival.
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Swiss Re: Nat cats and man-made disasters in 2018
Climate change, increased urbanisation and a growing concentration of assets were on the risk agenda for 2018.
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Willis Towers Watson: 2019 Asia Market Report
Economic uncertainty, more complex risks and tighter underwriting are all influencing Asia's markets.
The future of business travel
Jody Baker, Charles Taylor Assistance