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- December 11 2018
BHSI withdraws from Hong Kong terrorism pool
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty's customers will no longer be subject to the 3% levy on policy premiums.
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- December 11 2018
Tokio Marine Kiln bolsters property team in Singapore
Specialist global Lloyd's insurer has hired a senior property underwriter.
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- December 11 2018
Gallagher’s buying spree continues with aviation broker
Purchase of specialist broker Boston Marks Group further expands Gallagher's global footprint.
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- December 10 2018
Peak Re taps ILS market with Bermuda sidecar
The reinsurer has secured US$75m of commitments from global investors.
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- December 10 2018
58 redundancies at Malaysia’s Tune Insurance
Redundancies will improve firm's efficiency as it increases focus on digitalisation.
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- December 10 2018
JLT faces New South Wales class action lawsuit
Global broker to "vigorously defend" lawsuit from several councils about excessive premiums.
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- December 7 2018
Indonesia’s state health insurer bailed out again
The government scheme is weighing under the strain of universal healthcare.
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- December 7 2018
Life insurers’ balance sheets are buoyant, says Moody’s
The outlook for the sector is stable, reflecting a favourable economic cycle and strong capital levels.
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- December 7 2018
UK business tycoon takes control of Singapore Life
ICAP founder Michael Spencer has increased his stake in the fast-growing Singapore disrupter.
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- December 6 2018
Shah exits MetLife for AIG Asia-Pacific CEO role
Sachin Shah makes the switch after five years as head of Japan.
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- December 6 2018
Tokio Marine begins Cambodia journey
The Japanese company's joint venture with Newa Insurance has officially launched this week.
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- December 5 2018
Japan’s insurers on hunt for foreign purchases, says Fitch
Overseas acquisitions will continue next year as part of an effort to diversify from the saturated domestic market.
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- December 5 2018
Allianz and MSIG interested in AmGeneral: report
Two of Malaysia's leading insurers are interested in buying rival according to reports.
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- December 5 2018
Hong Kong launches claims’ fraud database
Insurers can now upload data to the long-awaited Insurance Fraud Prevention Claims Database.
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- December 5 2018
Hong Kong Confederation of Insurance Brokers appoints Rath as chairman
The brokers' organisation has a familiar feel at the top with the reappointment of B.S. Rath.
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- December 4 2018
Gallagher acquires 40% stake in Indonesian broker
The acquisition has expanded its reach in Indonesia and Singapore.
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- December 4 2018
Tokio Marine Life Singapore CEO steps down
James Tan has chosen to step down; his last day at the insurer was November 30.
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- December 3 2018
Fuller takes on Generali distribution role
Stephen Fuller has left French global player Axa to join the Italian insurer.
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- December 3 2018
Singapore regulator reviewing life agents’ compensation: report
Scrutiny of incentives and commissions is being stepped up across the region.
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- December 3 2018
Euler Hermes: global trade to remain resilient in 2019
Growth will continue but momentum is set to soften modestly in line with a slowing global economy.
