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- September 16 2019
Pricing, M&A and modeling: Rendez-Vous 2019 recap
The reinsurance market is facing an upheaval on several fronts.
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- September 16 2019
Greg Solomon to join Peak Re in November
Former Willis Re exec will be looking to ramp up the reinsurer's life and health arm.
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- September 16 2019
Sompo Asia’s CEO targets Asean motor, travel top spots
Daniel Neo has ambitious growth targets with a revamped executive team.
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- September 16 2019
Franks to leave Tokio Marine Kiln CEO role
Deputy CEO Brad Irick to replace Charles Franks who will remain on the board.
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- September 16 2019
Chubb invests in India digital and actuarial hubs
The two centres will start with 100 people to help service the company globally in IT and other services.
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- September 13 2019
Howden and RKH merger to control US$7bn GWP
The combined entity will employ 5,000 people with 200 offices in 36 territories.
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- September 12 2019
Indian banks’ stakes in insurers to be capped: report
A 30% cap would be a significant change for the market.
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- September 12 2019
Cyber losses could reach US$6trn by 2021
Research from Cybersecurity Ventures cites costs from regulatory fines and business interruption.
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- September 12 2019
Australian players warn on climate as bushfires rage
Unseasonably early bushfires are making IAG and Youi uneasy.
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- September 11 2019
QBE promotes Ronak Shah to Singapore CEO
The Australian giant has made an internal appointment to replace Karl Hamann.
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- September 11 2019
PartnerRe’s Beedle urges rate correction, eyes growth
Asia chief executive cites aviation, engineering and commercial / industrial property lines for rises.
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- September 11 2019
Enstar acquires portfolios from Munich Re in Australia
The legacy player has picked up several long tail portfolios.
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- September 11 2019
Emissions to cause “significant issues”: Scor’s Kessler
The reinsurer's chief executive stresses that carbon output as usual is not an option.
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- September 11 2019
NSW and Queensland bushfire claims near US$10m
Almost 100 claims have already been lodged according to the Insurance Council of Australia.
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- September 10 2019
Rate increases needed for stable market: Swiss Re
The market is being urged to increase prices as it enters hurricane season.
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- September 10 2019
Typhoon Faxai slams Tokyo
The powerful storm has brought record breaking wind and rain.
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- September 10 2019
Suncorp appoints Steve Johnston as CEO; rejects break-up
Long serving CFO to take on the role having served an interim period.
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- September 10 2019
Charles Taylor recruits Stephen Thorpe
The veteran will become director, Asia Pacific, natural resources and engineering at the loss adjuster.
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- September 9 2019
As reinsurance consolidation continues, Asia’s markets key
Top 10 reinsurers already control 68% of premiums and will be eyeing fast growing Asian economies.
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- September 9 2019
Leo Grepin promoted to Sun Life Asia CEO
The Asean president will replace the retiring Claude Accum who is leaving after 36 years.
