ANZ retains life unit but still has plans for sale
October 19 2017 by InsuranceAsia News-
Steadfast snaps up US MGA and wholesale broker Novum Underwriting
- August 29
Novum will serve as the program development and management platform for the Australian broker's US network, ISU Steadfast.
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Sompo to acquire Aspen for US$3.5bn
- August 27
Japanese insurer will pay a 35.6% premium for NYSE-listed Aspen shares in the all-cash deal.
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Aspen shares rally in premarket trading on reports of Sompo merger talks
- August 20
New York-listed Bermudian (re)insurer is reportedly seeing interest from the Japanese insurance group.
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Filipino carriers FPG Insurance and Mercantile Insurance to merge
- August 18
Combined entity, FPG Mercantile, expects to become a top-four player in the Philippine non-life market, with US$175 million in GWP.
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BHSI | Managing non-Asian exposure in long-tail lines
While US-exposed business can look attractive to Asian carriers, managing the volatility around the long-term results and the ability to model those losses are crucial, say BHSI’s Marc Breuil and Marcus Portbury.
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Allianz General | Allianz General combines innovative protection solutions while powering social good to lead Malaysian market
The insurer proactively addresses emerging risks and evolving customer protection needs while giving back to the community.
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Sedgwick | Asia’s Energy Transformation – Balancing Growth, Risk and Renewables
Energy market presents unique risks, especially in a region which includes China and Japan as well as developing nations like Vietnam and the Philippines.
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Beazley | Turbulent Waters: the maritime energy transition challenge
Businesses are facing a complex transition to non-carbon energy sources amid a push to achieve net-zero emissions for the marine sector by 2050.