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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.
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- March 15 2019
Severe storm drenches Sydney
Adjusters, brokers, insurers and reinsurers on high alert after a strong storm slammed Sydney.
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- March 15 2019
Amazon-backed Indian digital player raises US$65m
Funding will help Acko's founder Varun Dua to increase penetration across India.
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- March 14 2019
Zurich’s portfolio avoids 3.4m tons of CO2
The Swiss insurer has been monitoring its green investments with BlackRock.
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- March 13 2019
Samsung Life eyes stake in Vietnam’s largest life firm
Samsung Life is reportedly seeking a 20% stake in Bao Viet Life.
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- March 13 2019
Alonso exits RSA for ArgoGlobal underwriting role
Alfredo Alonso will join as chief underwriting officer for Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
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- March 12 2019
Lifestyle risks to accelerate Asia L&H premiums
Senior executives say life and health premiums will outpace economic growth in emerging Asia.
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- March 11 2019
Peak Re: Emerging Asia’s life and health opportunity
Life and health premium growth is expected to outpace GDP gains in eight Asian markets.
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- March 8 2019
Vietnam unveils ambitious life growth plan
The prime minister wants 15% of the population to have life insurance by 2025.
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- March 7 2019
QBE: Hong Kong SMEs lack correct BI cover
Small and medium-sized enterprises need to urgently improve their insurance coverage.
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- March 6 2019
Aon mulls bid for Willis Towers Watson
If a deal went ahead it would be the largest in broking history.
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- March 4 2019
CPIC Allianz & EY: China ripe for health shake-up
White paper suggests demographics, regulations and technology will spur the market.
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- March 1 2019
Hong Kong boosts marine and specialty lines
Hong Kong's financial secretary set forward several market initiatives this week.
