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- March 29 2019
HDI hires QBE veteran for Asia aviation launch
Specialty insurer has recruited Jamie Bowes for an aviation push in the region.
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- March 29 2019
Markel appoints Asia strategy director
Christian Stobbs has relocated from the UK to Singapore for the role.
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- March 27 2019
Hanwha Life appoints M&A specialist co-CEO
South Korean firm has appointed deal-maker Yeo Seung-joo into the role.
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- March 27 2019
Australia’s summer nat cat bill surges above A$2.2bn
Flooding, wildfires and hailstorms have hit insurers' nat cat allowances.
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- March 27 2019
Cambodia enjoys stellar premium growth in 2018
Life cover's 51% growth has made a huge contribution to the local market.
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- March 25 2019
Generali Asia leadership changes in pipeline
The changes are likely to come into effect over the next two months.
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- March 21 2019
Scor’s Blanc to head global reinsurance
Michel Blanc, CEO of Asia-Pacific Scor P&C, has been promoted.
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- March 21 2019
Munich Re targets €2.5bn profit
German giant expects an improved year in insurance and reinsurance.
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- March 21 2019
ICA reveals Australia’s most flood-prone areas
The research is a wake-up call to prioritise investments in flood mitigation.
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- March 20 2019
Fitch: Chinese competition to weaken P&C pricing
Margins will struggle this year in China according to ratings agency Fitch.
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- March 20 2019
AIG’s Sandric handed Singapore CEO post
Christian Sandric will exit Japan to take the lead in the Lion City.
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- March 19 2019
Willis Towers Watson: 2019 Asia Market Report
Economic uncertainty, more complex risks and tighter underwriting are all influencing Asia's markets.
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- March 19 2019
Gold miner wins US$58m Thailand political risk payout
Kingsgate Consolidated's claims dispute has cost Zurich Australia and other insurers.
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- March 19 2019
Japan Post ramps up ESG equity investments
The Japanese company is looking to help meet UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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- March 19 2019
WTW: Capacity squeeze tightens Asia underwriting
Willis Towers Watson observes insurers are returning to technical underwriting in Asia.
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- March 19 2019
Steadfast buys out Macquarie funding outfit
The Australian broker network has taken full control of Macquarie Pacific Funding.
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- March 18 2019
AIA’s net profit hit by investment fall
Life insurer's net profit weakened 60% last year but premiums are growing fast.
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- March 18 2019
RAM Ratings: Reforms driving Malaysia’s growth
A clearer picture of the liberalisation of motor and fire tariffs will emerge this year.
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- March 18 2019
Major flooding in Indonesia damages hundreds of homes
Disaster declared in Papua as torrential rain causes major damage and kills over 50.
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- March 15 2019
BNP Paribas Cardif appoints Asia CEO
See See Ooi to succeed Vincent Sussfeld as Asia chief executive.
