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- February 17 2020
Australia’s bushfire losses to exceed Ash Wednesday
While the worst of the fires are over, the costs are continuing to rise.
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- February 14 2020
India grants US$350m capital for 3 state insurers
The infusion of new funds could signify the next step to the merger of the state-owned insurers.
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- February 13 2020
China Life seeking Hong Kong backdoor listing: report
The move would give the government owned giant greater access to capital markets.
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- February 13 2020
Market prepares as Cyclone Uesi threatens Australia’s east coast
The cyclone is a category three storm.
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- February 4 2020
Australia’s Blue Zebra continues partner search
The agency is looking to replace Zurich as its personal lines underwriter.
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- February 3 2020
Australia targets add-on sales with more reforms
The shake-up in regulations continues.
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- February 3 2020
India’s government kick starts LIC divestment
The move could help pave the way for an IPO.
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- January 30 2020
Lloyd’s ups electronic placement target
Digital drive continues with 80% Q1 goal.
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- January 25 2020
Happy Chinese New Year from InsuranceAsia News
We wish you a successful year of the Rat.
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- January 22 2020
The impact of improving cancer rates on critical illness pricing
Pricing critical illness cover necessitates a view of the future, informed by trends in past disease incidence rates.
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- January 21 2020
Samsung due for reshuffle; life CEO may step down
The Korean conglomerate conducts an annual reshuffle of its leadership.
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- January 21 2020
Australia bushfire claims at US$970m as hailstorm hits
More extreme weather to strain Australia's insurers.
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- January 20 2020
Zurich appoints two senior execs in Australasia
The firm has made one internal switch and a hire from IAG in claims and underwriting.
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- January 20 2020
India’s National Insurance to discuss three-company merger
Three struggling state-owned P&C players are expected to merge soon.
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- January 17 2020
China’s Fosun mulls sale of German run-off arm: report
The conglomerate may be looking to offload run-off player Frankfurter Leben.
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- January 17 2020
China to lift foreign equity cap for all life players by April
US-China trade deal classifies life, health and pensions as separate sectors causing confusion.
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- January 14 2020
Hong Kong’s riot cover conundrum
Many policies have language that potentially excludes losses from the political unrest.
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- January 13 2020
Scandal-hit Indonesian insurer has US$2bn deficit
Jiwasraya is under investigation for financial misconduct worrying policyholders.
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- January 10 2020
Senior execs to explore Asia’s growth potential at AFF 2020
The influential Hong Kong event will host a panel discussion on insurance.
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- January 3 2020
China denies Shanghai-London Stock Connect suspension: update
The regulator has denied there has been a disruption to the link.
