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- May 29 2019
Swiss Re closes Singapore US$100m ILS deal
The ILS placement by Swiss Re Capital Markets will help protect against storms in Florida.
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- May 29 2019
Typhoon Jebi loss could reach US$16bn
JMP Securities said the new figure for the Japan storm was based on interviews in Bermuda.
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- May 29 2019
HDI Global bolsters claims capabilities
Natalie Storer has joined the speciality insurer from QBE.
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- May 28 2019
Hong Kong’s SMEs need to get serious about risk
The city's entrepreneurial spirit is not enough to ensure robust businesses.
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- May 28 2019
Japan’s insurers under pressure on fire losses
Fire insurance profitability for Japan’s insurers remains stagnant, says Moody's.
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- May 28 2019
French adjuster in talks to buy GM Consultant
An acquisition by Stelliant would give its subsidiary TGS a foothold in Asia.
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- May 28 2019
Anbang to create new firm: report
The troubled insurer is undergoing further restructuring.
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- May 27 2019
Markel targets entertainment with regional hire
Rajesh Sinha has joined the global specialty player in Singapore.
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- May 27 2019
Talbot to close in Australia and China
The closures come after a difficult 2018 for the Validus-owned Lloyd's syndicate.
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- May 27 2019
Philippines seeks to establish agriculture reinsurer
The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation could become a reinsurer.
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- May 27 2019
Max India gains approval for sale of Max Bupa
51% stake sale is finalised after six months of negotiations with purchaser True North.
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- May 24 2019
Taiwan’s regulator to tighten life rules
IFRS 17 and encouraging more traditional products on the mind of the regulator.
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- May 23 2019
EY’s blockchain platform links with Zhuhai Port
Blockchain initiative to spur innovation in the Greater Bay Area.
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- May 23 2019
Anbang receives US luxury hotel group bids
The mulit-billion dollar sales will help the Chinese government shore up the insurer's capital base.
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- May 22 2019
How insurers can aid additional bank asset requirements
How insurance can help banks source much needed additional capital requirements.
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- May 22 2019
New Zealand’s Tower bounces back to profit
Turnaround comes after four years of hard work for the country's third largest P&C firm.
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- May 22 2019
Australia MGA Ensurance reassures on future backing
The MGA has "unconditional support" from a major shareholder.
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- May 22 2019
Hong Kong broker launches VHIS aggregator
Insurtech initiative will help the public find the right Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme cover.
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- May 22 2019
Korean Re opens in Switzerland
The reinsurance giant is looking to diversify outside its home country.
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- May 21 2019
Chinese insurers handed credit derivatives green light
Insurers will be allowed to use the instruments to hedge their risks.
