MS&AD to spend US$401m for stake in Challenger
August 16 2017 by InsuranceAsia News-
Scor, Japan Post Insurance strike MoU on postal life reinsurance, joint vehicle
- July 10
Partnership will see Scor assume postal life risks and operate a jointly backed reinsurance vehicle aimed at strengthening diversification and capital management
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RGA inks block life deals with Sumitomo Life, Anshin Life
- July 8
Deal with Sumitomo Life marks the rare appearance of a mutual in the Japanese asset intensive reinsurance market.
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Mitsui Sumitomo-owned Time Machine makes pair of senior underwriting hires
- July 6
W&I specialist Japanese MGA appoints Shuko Shikatani as an underwriter and CFO, while Sumiyo Yamamoto joins from AIG as an underwriter.
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Allianz Commercial elevates Awa Ketty-Camara to Asia head of multinational
- July 1
Singapore-based Ketty-Camara will oversee the development and execution of the regional multinational strategy.
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PartnerRe | Dementia the protection gap insurers can no longer ignore
Unlike acute illnesses, dementia creates a long tail of financial need and its impact extends well beyond patients.
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Sedgwick | Investing in people is shaping the future of loss adjusting in Asia
Sedgwick Asia says it is ready to meet the evolving challenges of Asia’s dynamic insurance markets.
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PartnerRe | Understanding ageing in APAC: why perception, planning and protection don’t always align
Ageing is shaping finances, family dynamics and insurance needs of the caregiving ecosystem, but current product propositions and underwriting frameworks are not keeping pace with protection needs, finds PartnerRe survey.
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BHSI | D&O in Asia in 2026: navigating geopolitics, insolvencies, and digital crackdowns without breaking the bank
A soft market presents organisations with opportunities to strengthen resilience, although the abundance of capacity is unlikely to persist.
