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- February 11 2019
New Zealand battles worst bushfire for 60 years
Thousands forced to evacuate on South Island after worst wildfire since 1955.
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- February 8 2019
Prudential Financial seeks India JV partner
Dewan Housing Finance Corporation is looking to exit the joint venture.
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- February 8 2019
QBE appoints Jason Hammond as Asia CEO
Long serving executive Hammond takes up the role following several restructures.
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- February 5 2019
Australian market avoids major overhaul
Decision over commissions is postponed but the Royal Commission wants greater claims oversight.
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- February 5 2019
Merger date of India’s P&C giants in doubt
Patience is required before the merger happens according to the department in charge.
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- February 4 2019
QBE transfers Hong Kong EC book to rival
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions to take on construction employees' compensation portfolio.
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- February 4 2019
Markel’s Cannock calls for pricing discipline
Matt Cannock, Markel's head of Asia, wants a year of "normality" for pricing and risk appetite.
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- February 4 2019
Record rain wreaks havoc in northern Queensland
The Insurance Council of Australia has declared a catastrophe in Townsville.
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- February 1 2019
Neal’s change challenge at Lloyd’s
Lloyd's CEO John Neal will deploy resources more tactically potentially impacting Asia.
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- February 1 2019
Munich Re opens Thailand office
Former Thaivivat executive Lucien Heijstee will head the new rep office.
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- January 4 2019
Extreme hailstorm hits Suncorp for A$250m
The Brisbane-headquartered insurer was hit by Australia's extreme weather in the second half of 2018.
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- January 3 2019
Philip Kent to replace Reid as CEO at MSIG Hong Kong
Experienced MSIG executive has moved to Hong Kong from Singapore as Ken Reid retires.
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- December 18 2018
Tackling discrimination against women in India
Praveen Gupta explains how India's insurers need to adopt a proactive approach to help women.
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- December 12 2018
QBE exiting Indonesia, the Philippines and Puerto Rico
The Australian insurer has revealed a restructuring plan for the next three years.
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- November 28 2018
Hyundai Marine & Fire to acquire stake in Vietnamese insurer
The stake in VietinBank Insurance will give access to the fast-growing market.
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- November 28 2018
Axa XL to give up €100m from rejecting coal business
Newly acquired division will adopt policies of the wider group.
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- November 28 2018
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions merges China and North Asia units
Sandeep Gopal, Asia Pacific chief risk officer, to relocate to Hong Kong.
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- November 27 2018
Axa to take control of Chinese motor insurer for €584m
Surprise deal with Axa Tianping's Chinese shareholders still needs regulatory approval.
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- November 26 2018
Allianz wins first 100% foreign licence in China
Global chief executive Oliver Bate hails historic step as he renews contract.
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- November 16 2018
QBE restructures Australia leadership teams
There have been some major changes in personnel, job titles and divisions.
