Asian insurance sector posts growth in December
January 10 2017 by InsuranceAsia News-
Hull war rates more than halve after US-Iran ceasefire: report
- June 28
Premiums for vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz more than halved from 5% to 2% of ship value in the past week.
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Shinhan, Korea Investment submit letters of intent for Lotte Insurance: report
- June 28
A formal public auction for the private equity backed insurer is likely to be launched in August.
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Full Capacity: Weighing anchor is easier said than done
- June 27
This week's newsletter also discusses the Lloyd's marine war risk consortium, Lloyd's new India partner, an M&A update, marine disruptions in Hormuz and a 1.7 renewals update.
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Liberty, Howden Re, Markel, HDI: 14 APAC insurance people moves of the week
- June 26
Tower, Delta Insurance, Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions, Willis, GT Insurance, QBE, Howden, Gallagher Re, ARPC and Sompo also made personnel changes over the last week.
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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.