AIG sells majority of Fortitude Re to Carlyle and Japan’s T&D
November 27 2019 by Andrew Tjaardstra
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Japan downgrades loss estimates from a potential Tokyo earthquake to US$530bn
- December 10
A 7.3-magnitude earthquake hitting the metropolitan area could also kill 18,000 people in the worst-case scenario, the draft government estimate showed.
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Japan issues megaquake alert after 7.5-magnitude earthquake
- December 9
There is a slight increase in risk of a magnitude 8-level quake and possible tsunami occurring along Japan’s northeastern coast from Chiba, just east of Tokyo, to Hokkaido, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
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Mitsui Sumitomo to get WR Berkley board seat after 12.5% stake acquisition
- December 8
Following the US$3bn share buy, Japanese carrier is likely to nominate a board member by March, as per an earlier agreement.
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APAC non-life insurers to remain stable in 2026 as capital strength offsets regulatory, catastrophe pressures: Fitch
- December 4
Stable margins and strong solvency expected, Fitch says, with disciplined pricing and steady reinsurance support underpinning a neutral outlook.
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QBE | Elevating customer experience, humanising claims: QBE Asia’s ‘Solutions in a Box’
Vastly improving turnaround times and personalising service delivery, QBE Asia’s award-winning, end-to-end bundled claims solutions is a game-changer for the insurance industry.
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Beazley | What does cyber protection look like from day 1 to day 600 and beyond?
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern, but a governance issue that belongs on the boardroom agenda.
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Sedgwick | Preparing for the next storm
Insurance industry needs to recalibrate, invest in innovation and strengthen systems, talent and data practices.
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Peak Re | From climate modelling to market opportunity: Forging a new clarity on Southeast Asia’s climate risk
Southeast Asia's protection gap: a crisis of clarity, not just capital
