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- April 9 2019
11 reinsurers handed India cross-border licences
India has decreased the number of licences this year.
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- April 8 2019
Myanmar grants five provisional foreign life licences
The country's market is another step closer to opening up.
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- April 8 2019
MSIG launches Singapore and Tokyo digital hubs
Japanese giant is trying to cultivate digital technology with start-ups.
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- April 8 2019
Bank of India seeks stake sale in life JV
The sale is another sign the market is going through a shake-up.
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- April 8 2019
Japan to ban use of genetic information
Industry ruling will allay public privacy concerns over discrimination.
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- April 5 2019
Japan Post stake sale could raise US$3.7bn
Japanese government is looking to help privatise the insurance giant.
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- April 5 2019
New Zealand researches quake warning system
Earthquake Commission funding research that could save many lives.
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- April 4 2019
ICA dismayed by lack of nat cat mitigation funding
The Insurance Council of Australia slams coalition government's budget.
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- April 3 2019
Buoyant Vietnam targets 20% 2019 premium growth
The emerging economy is set to be an attractive market for at least the next three years.
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- April 3 2019
Ex-Hong Kong financial secretary to advise Bowtie
John Tsang to support the recently launched digital firm.
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- April 2 2019
Ed recruits ex-Markel Asia Pacific head of credit
Abhishek Chhajer's regional trade credit clout should prove an asset.
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- April 2 2019
Glaser: Marsh JLT deal completion is “new era”
Marsh CEO Dan Glaser is optimistic combination will reap dividends.
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- April 2 2019
Willis Re: Some loss-affected April renewals up 25%
Reinsurers are taking a more "rational approach" to pricing according to the broker.
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- April 1 2019
QBE to curtail thermal coal risks by 2030
Australian firm is the latest insurance firm to plan to stop underwriting coal.
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- April 1 2019
Failed New Zealand insurer yet to pay creditors
CBL, owner of New Zealand's former largest credit insurer, owes around US$118m to creditors.
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- March 29 2019
Japan extends Iran oil cover amid US sanctions
The decision by Japan's parliament could prove helpful for oil importers.
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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.
