Asia’s “unprecedented” political risk year
August 3 2020 by Yvonne Lau
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South Korea’s DB Insurance set to complete Fortegra acquisition
- May 24
Insurer will acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of the US specialty carrier for US$1.65bn in an all-cash deal.
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MS Amlin posts 30% jump in insurance service result, COR down to 83%
- May 20
Net premium written increased 27% to US$2.5bn, while its net profit rose 80% to US$345m.
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Markel, Willis launch dedicated nuclear insurance facility
- May 19
Facility will provide capacity property damage and business interruption cover for nuclear-critical and conventional exposures spanning construction through to operation.
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Steadfast-owned Miramar acquires Australian sports specialist MGA
- May 18
Sports Underwriting Australia will join the MGA group as Miramar Sports, strengthening the group’s specialty capabilities.
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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.
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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.
