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- April 2 2020
Munich Re drops FY guidance as pandemic impact ramps up
The German giant says this year's outlook is uncertain while claims are rising.
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- April 1 2020
Can tax incentives boost Hong Kong’s market?
A government advisory committee is urging action to help compete with Singapore.
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- April 1 2020
Heerasing departs ACR as Catalina deal completes
The reinsurer is going into run-off after a difficult few years.
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- March 31 2020
Harmer updates on Covid-19 as IAG completes India sale
IAG is keeping FY 2020 guidance despite rival QBE withdrawing targets.
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- March 30 2020
AUB halts MGA Whittles deal amid Covid-19 uncertainty
The broking group has also withdrawn earnings guidance and deferred a dividend payment.
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- March 30 2020
More change for Asia’s re market as Sirius goes up for sale
The firm's Singapore operation is overseen by Monica Cramér Manhem.
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- March 27 2020
Lloyd’s return to profit sees Neal positive on capital
Strong investment returns and corrective action last year should give clients in Asia confidence.
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- March 26 2020
Hannover Re’s Eberhardt on Australia’s long, hot summer
Unprecedented claims from recent bushfires is showing the value of reinsurance.
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- March 26 2020
China Oceanwide’s US life deal still on
The US$2.7bn acquisition for Genworth Life has had years of regulatory hold ups.
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- March 25 2020
Digital channels aid April renewals amid travel chaos
Covid-19 is disrupting travel but tech is helping the reinsurance market.
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- March 25 2020
Singapore saw 7.6% GWP growth last year, but claims increased
The Lion City had a mixed 2019 with Covid-19 proving a tricky start to the new year.
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- March 25 2020
Olympics cover under spotlight after postponement
The decision by Japan and the IOC is likely to have large implications for the event market.
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- March 24 2020
ZhongAn narrows losses to US$64m, sees premium boost
Insurtech bolstered by strong FY 2019 investment returns but failed to make an underwriting profit.
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- March 24 2020
Lloyd’s Australia closes Sydney office amid Covid-19 outbreak
The move follows similar action in London as a result of the pandemic.
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- March 23 2020
CPIC’s profits climb 54% for 2019, warns on 2020 outlook
A strong rise in investment income bolstered earnings but Covid-19 will see growth stall.
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- March 23 2020
Hong Kong moves closer to ILS hub with government bill
New regulations move the SAR in line with other countries.
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- March 20 2020
Australia’s summer loss bill surpasses US$2bn
Recent flooding has compounded bushfires and hailstorms with Covid-19 to add more claims.
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- March 19 2020
Lloyd’s shutters underwriting room in London
The move follows UK government advice.
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- March 19 2020
Firms urged to “move on” with IFRS 17 despite delay
KPMG's Erik Bleekrode predicts the next few years will "get even harder" after IASB acts.
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- March 18 2020
Leonardi says Generali “well positioned” for Covid-19 in Asia
The Italian firm is bracing for market volatility after a good performance last year.
