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- October 26 2020
Vietnam’s market braces for claims after “devastating” floods
Thousands of hectares of crops have been submerged.
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- October 26 2020
Asta-backed Lloyd’s syndicate-in-a-box targets US$25m GWP
It will start placing business in January and is aimed at mutuals in Australia and New Zealand.
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- October 20 2020
Perils pegs Queensland April hailstorm losses at US$429m
Insurers experienced unusually late and significant claims development.
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- October 20 2020
Malaysia and Indonesia hold high potential: Aon
To achieve strong growth the broker says, it's best to look "beyond developed economies."
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- October 13 2020
Thai regulator’s five-year plan emphasises market infrastructure
It promotes insurtech, the Insurance Bureau System and the OIC Gateway.
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- October 12 2020
Cooperation between cities and insurers to increase: Lloyd’s
Data, analytics and insights to gain in traction as urbanisation surges.
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- October 8 2020
Lloyd’s Neal bullish on 2021, says pandemic was “wake-up call”
He expects business to grow by around 13% next year.
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- October 7 2020
Beirut port market loss estimate climbs to US$7.5bn: ACAL
Figure from the Association of Insurance Companies in Lebanon is double previous amount.
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- October 7 2020
Demand could see Asia’s motor GWP increase US$30bn by 2023
China saw a 16% increase in new vehicle sales in July in this key market.
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- October 6 2020
RBNZ recommences Insurance Act review
The long-planned review was postponed again this March due to pandemic interruptions.
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- October 5 2020
Allianz Malaysia in strong position: AmInvestment Bank
GWP at the firm's life and P&C arms have been growing well ahead of the market average.
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- October 5 2020
Australia BI test case nears completion and decision
The ICA notes a "swift determination" will provide "greater clarity" for insurers, regulators and customers.
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- October 1 2020
Australia’s insurers brace for wet summer as La Nina declared
The weather pattern will have differing results depending on the part of the country.
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- September 29 2020
Australia’s market facing difficulties: Gallagher’s Mark Oatway
Brokers should up their game as rates harden and capacity constraints cause challenges.
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- September 25 2020
Munich Re issues historic US$1.5bn green bond
The proceeds will be invested in renewable energy, a fast-growing sector in Asia.
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- September 24 2020
FWD hires banks to plan Hong Kong IPO: report
A offering on the HKEX could raise as much as US$3bn for the ambitious life player.
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- September 23 2020
BEA Life sale edges closer: report
The Hong Kong bank could raise up to US$600m from any potential deal.
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- September 23 2020
Covid-19 to sustain “adverse” market effects
There will be ongoing pressure on premiums and claims according to consultant Taylor Fry.
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- September 22 2020
Taiping Re seeks sustainable growth as it celebrates 40 years
Over the past decades, Taiping Re has marked different phases of development and achieved milestones and footprints in key markets.
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- September 22 2020
PartnerRe appoints head of APAC life and health
The experienced regional exec will join from Swiss Re in February next year.
