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- August 27 2019
Euler Hermes hires former AIG director in China
Christopher Shortell is leading one of the trade credit insurer's fastest growing markets.
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- August 23 2019
Ping An eyes Huaxia Life: report
Huaxia is owned by missing tycoon Xiao Jianhua.
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- August 22 2019
HSBC weighs offer for Aviva’s Asian operations: report
Aviva's Singapore division would be particularly attractive to the London-headquartered bank.
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- August 22 2019
Fresh Japan Post policy scandal linked to Aflac
A failure to update the customer data management system could be to blame for double charging and underinsurance.
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- August 22 2019
Thailand’s government agrees drought relief
The move to offer aid to rice farmers comes after the worst drought in a decade.
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- August 20 2019
MS&AD receives Challenger stake and board approval
The Japanese giant owns 16% of the Australian annuity firm and will gain a seat on the board.
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- August 20 2019
Tokio Marine signs with Plug and Play in Singapore
The Japanese giant has furthered its relationship with the insurtech player.
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- August 19 2019
Asian wealth is the catalyst for rising Lloyd’s A&H capacity
Increased sums-insured limits are being requested in response to rising salaries
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- August 19 2019
Thai Life agrees 35% stake in Myanmar’s CB Insurance
The Thai player wants to bring its actuarial and managerial expertise to Citizen Business Insurance.
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- August 19 2019
Wickshire is first Australian broker on Lloyd’s platform
It is the first Australia-based firm broker to be able to place business directly with London syndicates.
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- August 19 2019
Ping An backs Hong Kong as profits increase 68%
The Chinese insurer has five entities in the city which is being hampered by protests.
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- August 19 2019
India’s regulator calls to expedite monsoon claims
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India is asking insurers to speed up claims after huge flooding.
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- August 16 2019
Manulife Philippines appoints CEO
Richard Bates has replaced Ryan Charland who has moved to Manulife Indonesia.
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- August 15 2019
Indonesia’s health scheme still suffering financially
The shortfall between premium income and claims' payouts is expected to climb to US$2bn.
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- August 15 2019
Blackstone aiming buyback of Anbang’s Japan property
US private equity player wants residential buildings to hedge against a downturn.
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- August 14 2019
Labuan benefiting as Asia captive interest rises
The formation of captives is on the rise in Asia according to the Labuan IBFC and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.
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- August 13 2019
Thailand group targets US$750m of premiums
P&C player Thai Insurance has turned around its profitability this year.
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- August 12 2019
400,000 Australians asked to review NAB lawsuit
Law firm Slater and Gordon believe thousands more customers could be involved in class action.
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- August 9 2019
Well Link enters Hong Kong life market
The smaller Hong Kong player has entered the crowded life sector.
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- August 9 2019
Super Typhoon Lekima threatens China and Taiwan
Claims professionals will on high alert as businesses shutter in Taiwan and the storm could even hit Shanghai.
