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Typhoon Faxai losses between US$3bn to US$7bn: AIR
At times last week's Japanese storm compared in strength with Typhoon Jebi.
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IAG defending potential US$690m class action suit
- September 17
- Legal/Regulatory
- Australia
The first court hearings of an add on lawsuit against the Australian giant have begun.
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State Bank of India drops SBI General IPO plans
SBI has said it doesn't need the capital from a flotation at this stage.
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Pricing, M&A and modeling: Rendez-Vous 2019 recap
- September 16
- In Focus
- Reinsurance
- Global
The reinsurance market is facing an upheaval on several fronts.
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Greg Solomon to join Peak Re in November
- September 16
- People
- Reinsurance
- Hong Kong
Former Willis Re exec will be looking to ramp up the reinsurer's life and health arm.
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China’s slowing growth
- September 13
- China
Continued economic growth has never looked more challenging, and that inevitably weighs on the outlook for insurers.
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Mining in survival mode
- September 13
- Global
The mining insurance market is hardening after huge losses, insurer retrenchment and environmental concerns.
Hong Kong's electric car market
Jacky Chan, Liberty Insurance
Managing cyber risks
Andy Woodhouse, RMS-
104 catastrophes hit Asia in 2018 – only 36% of losses were insured.
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Appreciating the diversity of Asia’s markets
Randy Liangarra, chief executive, China, Indonesia & Vietnam, Aviva Asia
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Pricing, M&A and modeling: Rendez-Vous 2019 recap
- September 16
- Reinsurance
- Global
The reinsurance market is facing an upheaval on several fronts.
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PartnerRe’s Beedle urges rate correction, eyes growth
- September 11
- Reinsurance
Asia chief executive cites aviation, engineering and commercial / industrial property lines for rises.
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As reinsurance consolidation continues, Asia’s markets key
- September 9
- Reinsurance
- Global
Top 10 reinsurers already control 68% of premiums and will be eyeing fast growing Asian economies.
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As Argo exits Syndicate 1200, others commit deeply to Asia
Despite setbacks for some syndicates, many are looking to grow.
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India’s FDI broking boost
- September 2
- Legal/Regulatory
- India
International brokers likely to take advantage of the country's 100% FDI reforms.
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Should we expect more broker M&A in Asia?
- August 29
- Brokers
As brokers look to expand, there are plenty of opportunities.
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Greg Solomon to join Peak Re in November
- September 16
- Reinsurance
- Hong Kong
Former Willis Re exec will be looking to ramp up the reinsurer's life and health arm.
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Franks to leave Tokio Marine Kiln CEO role
Deputy CEO Brad Irick to replace Charles Franks who will remain on the board.
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QBE promotes Ronak Shah to Singapore CEO
- September 11
- Singapore
The Australian giant has made an internal appointment to replace Karl Hamann.
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Suncorp appoints Steve Johnston as CEO; rejects break-up
Long serving CFO to take on the role having served an interim period.
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Charles Taylor recruits Stephen Thorpe
The veteran will become director, Asia Pacific, natural resources and engineering at the loss adjuster.
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Leo Grepin promoted to Sun Life Asia CEO
- September 9
- Strategy
The Asean president will replace the retiring Claude Accum who is leaving after 36 years.
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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 importance of inclusion
Iain Ferguson, regional director, Lloyd's Asia Pacific