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In Focus
Digital player bolttech’s rapid-fire Asia expansion
FWD's sister firm, led by Rob Schimek, looks poised to follow a similar growth path.
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HK life players double down on GBA with agent hiring spree
Market players remain bullish about cross-border growth.
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HKFI reveals committee and taskforce members for 2020/2021
- July 6
- Legal/Regulatory
- Hong Kong
Many market heavyweights are onboard for the important positions.
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Lloyd’s Angela Kelly to take on Australia state role
After leaving Lloyd's later in July, Kelly will join Victoria's insurer and risk adviser.
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HK government unveils US$15.5m fintech scheme
The SAR is ramping up support for the sector through its Cyberport hub.
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People moves: Allied World, Rare Earth Insurance Partners, Sedgwick
- July 3
- People
- Property & Casualty
Wang Wei steps up as chief executive at Rare Earth as Phil Bilney takes on chairman role.
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Aon’s pay cut u-turn leads to bonus
After the widely criticised move, broker turns 20% salary reduction into 5% bonus.
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Wirecard fraud could trigger claims in Asia
- June 30
- D&O
- Philippines
The D&O and trade credit markets are bracing for the impact of multiple failures at the giant fintech.
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Investors seize opportunities in India’s life market
Foreign buyers snap up bargains as promoters sell US$860m of stocks.
Analytics in a pandemic era
Tony Gallagher, Guy Carpenter-
The last decade has seen Asia’s wind energy market gain momentum with increasingly complex risks.
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Continuing growth and adapting to the ‘new normal.'
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How will the market's digital transformation take place?
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How China’s insurers are stepping up to support the recovery
Phil Bilney, Rare Earth Insurance Partners
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MAS consultation highlights market’s green responsibility
- July 1
- Environment
- Singapore
Protecting the environment needs to be high on the agenda despite Covid-19.
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HK regulator’s big plans for Belt and Road Exchange
- June 29
- Belt and Road
- Hong Kong
Reinsurance, captives and tax breaks for specialty risks are on the agenda.
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Asia’s infrastructure boom
- June 24
- Infrastructure
- China
Swiss Re sees huge potential in the region for both premiums and investments.
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Ergo’s China moves: CEO Schmitz on its “central role”
- June 22
- Interview
- Business Interruption
- China
Why the Munich Re-owned German insurer is convinced of the need to invest in the region.
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India’s JB Boda sets sights on global ambitions
The Mumbai-headquartered broker wants to grow both its insurance and reinsurance books.
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Cambodia’s burgeoning (re)insurance potential
- June 15
- Legal/Regulatory
- Cambodia
The market is one of the most attractive growth propositions in Asia.
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Lloyd’s Angela Kelly to take on Australia state role
After leaving Lloyd's later in July, Kelly will join Victoria's insurer and risk adviser.
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People moves: Allied World, Rare Earth Insurance Partners, Sedgwick
- July 3
- Property & Casualty
Wang Wei steps up as chief executive at Rare Earth as Phil Bilney takes on chairman role.
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Ping An appoints new co-CEO
- July 2
- China
The firm's chief financial officer steps up as the founder of the Chinese giant steps down.
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Allied World’s Garrison takes global role, Shohtoku to lead APAC
- July 2
- Singapore
The head of Asia Pacific is being replaced by his HK-based deputy Jota Shohtoku.
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HK-based Aon exec to lead specialist broker BMS in Asia
The appointment is part of a broader expansion plan in the region.
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Gary Dransfield to leave Suncorp in management shake-up
His role as insurance chief executive will not be directly replaced.
Asia’s change potential for A&H portfolios
Idie Si, Canopius