-
- October 25 2018
Scor’s Q3 profit rebounds
The global reinsurer had a much-improved third quarter compared to last year's hurricane-affected result.
-
- October 24 2018
Report: Cerberus eyes Anbang’s assets
Several major firms linked with buying troubled insurer's assets.
-
- October 24 2018
Hyperion to launch insurtech arm
The business will be led by RKH Specialty chief executive Barnaby Rugge-Price.
-
- October 23 2018
Canopius bolsters Asia Pacific team with four hires
The Lloyd’s specialty firm makes multiple regional hires from competitors.
-
- October 23 2018
Asia’s underinsurance gap widening, says Lloyd’s
The underinsurance gap for Asian countries has widened by 9.4% to US$134bn from US$122.5bn.
-
- October 23 2018
China’s PICC reduces planned IPO
The Chinese insurer cited market conditions as it announced that it is scaling back its IPO.
-
- October 23 2018
Former Alliance Financial chairman joins Labuan FSA
Oh Chong Peng has been appointed to the Financial Services Authority until 2020.
-
- October 22 2018
Prudential completes 65% acquisition of TMB Asset Management
Insurer expands asset management capabilities in Thailand.
-
- October 22 2018
Axa XL’s move to Ireland gains approval
Global insurance giant a step closer to passporting to Europe from Dublin post Brexit.
-
- October 22 2018
Typhoon Jebi to cost Swiss Re US$500m
Overall, the company estimates total claims from natural catastrophes to reach US$1.1bn in the third quarter.
-
- October 22 2018
MSIG Asia appoints new chief risk officer
William Song has taken over the CRO portfolio from Paul Faulkner, head of risk management and technical services.
-
- October 19 2018
AIG’s catastrophe losses above US$1.5bn in Q3
Global insurer's results hit by multiple large natural catastrophes in the third quarter.
-
- October 19 2018
China’s premiums surged past US$500bn in 2017
It is now the world's second-biggest insurance market according to research by KPMG and ZhongAn.
-
- October 19 2018
IFC invests US$7m in Thai online broker
The investment recognises Roojai as an online insurance platform that promotes financial inclusion.
-
- October 19 2018
Allianz eyes 6% annual growth in Thailand
The country's low insurance penetration means insurers still have a large opportunity to expand.
-
- October 18 2018
Insurers want IFRS 17 rules delayed
Companies across the world are looking for a delay to major new accounting rules.
-
- October 18 2018
Willis Towers Watson ramps up insurtech partnership
The global broker and consultancy will gain greater access to startups.
-
- October 18 2018
Malaysia rethinking foreign ownership cap
The central bank's regulatory u-turn could help bring back certainty to the market.
-
- October 18 2018
Marsh passes important hurdle for JLT acquisition
The US group wins approval of the US Federal Trade Commission to acquire its British rival.
-
- October 17 2018
Pacific Life Re aims to gamify customer journeys
Life reinsurer looks to help insurers create an interactive approach to win business.
