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Tesla’s big data disruption to spark insurers into action
The electric car giant is well-placed to make a market splash but challenges remain.
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Chris Townsend agrees to join Allianz in January
The former AIG senior exec will have had 12 months out of the market.
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Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous confirms dates for 2021
The proposal is subject to the pandemic being brought under control.
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Ping An ups stake in HSBC
- September 28
- Asset Management
The Chinese giant reaffirms its commitment to the bank, as its largest shareholder.
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People Round-up: IAG, Manulife, PartnerRe, Peak Re and more
As John Mok swaps Swiss Re for PartnerRe, it has been another busy week of movement.
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Sedgwick opens TPA division in Malaysia
- September 25
- Loss adjusting
- Malaysia
The plan is to connect with four other service centers across the world.
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Munich Re issues historic US$1.5bn green bond
- September 25
- Environment
- Global
The proceeds will be invested in renewable energy, a fast-growing sector in Asia.
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Asia’s reinsurance books not immune to Covid-19 BI claims
- September 25
- Reinsurance
- Global
High profile UK court ruling likely to impact market players covering multinationals in the region.
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Leaders at Australia’s giants face multiple challenges
IAG, QBE and Suncorp are grappling with reduced profits, nat cats, Covid-19 and a recession.
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AIG focuses on Asian century
The hiring of James Nash is one of several key personnel changes amid US giant's latest transformation plan.
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Singlife’s Aviva Lion City buy shows art of the Covid deal
Socially distanced transaction sees PE firm TPG enter as largest shareholder to help fuel expansion.
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Over the past decades, Taiping Re has marked different phases of development and achieved milestones and footprints in key markets.
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Digital, analytics, M&A and workplace behaviour are climbing insurers' strategy agendas as a result of Covid-19.
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When fire strikes in buildings, using foam plastic materials can be catastrophic. Combustible cladding should be avoided.
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Asia's economic growth often masks how vulnerable its society is. What actions can insurers take today?
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There's a significant opportunity to support the development of insurance-linked securities in the region.
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India plans ahead by seeking GIC Re’s help for pandemic risk pool
The reinsurer could be used as an administrator for a multi-billion dollar fund.
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Specialty players position for Asia M&A rebound
The uncertainty created by Covid-19 could spur consolidation in the region, as rates bottom out.
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Aon and McLarens warn on losses, reduced capacity in Asia’s aviation market
But there are tentative signs of recovery in the sector, after a torrid year so far.
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China’s Belt and Road reinsurance pool advances
- September 7
- Belt and Road
- China
11 major players are collaborating to spur market opportunities.
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Ageas bets further on Asia with Taiping Re
The Belgian player is already involved in several high profile regional JVs.
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Markel’s strategic pivot to renewables and Asia
How the specialty player is leveraging the renewable energy drive and demand.
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Chris Townsend agrees to join Allianz in January
- September 28
- Global
The former AIG senior exec will have had 12 months out of the market.
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People Round-up: IAG, Manulife, PartnerRe, Peak Re and more
- September 25
- Global
As John Mok swaps Swiss Re for PartnerRe, it has been another busy week of movement.
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PartnerRe’s James Beedle says “rates to harden” in Asia
- September 24
- Interview
- Reinsurance
- Singapore
The firm's regional CEO on market adaptation to the pandemic in preparation for 1:1 renewals.
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Peak Re boosts P&C team with director of markets hire
- September 23
- Asset Management
- Hong Kong
The Japanese-speaking exec is joining from Pioneer Underwriters in London.
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RKH Reinsurance Brokers recruits China director from Aon Re
IAN understands the senior leader will relocate from Beijing to Hong Kong in December.
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BNP Paribas Cardif hires first Korean as country CEO
- September 22
- Life
- South Korea
The move is a departure for the firm, which has always appointed a French exec to the top spot.
Dive In returns to Hong Kong and the world
Kenny Siu, Chartered Insurance Institute