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- September 27 2018
Singapore partners with four insurers to promote tech
The government has forged the partnerships to fast-track the development of the digital capabilities.
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- September 26 2018
BNP Paribas Cardif likely to cut stake in SBI Life
The sale is intended to comply with India's minimum public shareholding requirement.
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- September 26 2018
Singapore motor insurers post underwriting losses
The losses were incurred as claims increased significantly in the January-June 2018 period.
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- September 26 2018
Japan flood claims hit US$1.5bn
The flooding in July was prompted by extreme levels of rainfall.
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- September 25 2018
Berger to join Swiss Re Corporate Solutions as CEO
Andreas Berger will join from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty in the new year.
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- September 25 2018
Fitch to downgrade Marsh & McLennan after JLT deal
The rating agency's action reflects an expected increase in near-term debt and financial leverage.
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- September 25 2018
Asian cities urged to improve urban planning
The region's cities are currently not making sufficient efforts to plan their development.
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- September 24 2018
Insurers ready to increase risk exposure
Investment returns continue to be a key driver of insurers’ profitability, says BlackRock study.
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- September 24 2018
Insurtech transactions hit global record
However, the total investment value was down 20% from the previous quarter.
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- September 24 2018
Lloyd’s first half profits hit by poor investment returns
Profit is down from the first half of 2017, but improves on the painful second half last year.
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- September 21 2018
Ageas unveils three-year strategic plan
Global insurer Ageas has unveiled a plan for 2019 to 2021 at its annual investor day this week.
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- September 21 2018
China Re’s acquisition of Chaucer is credit positive
Moody's says the deal will complement its existing product offerings and increase its geographic diversification.
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- September 20 2018
Marmonier to join Canopius in Singapore
Linus Phoon, chief executive and head of reinsurance Asia at Canopius, left the company last week.
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- September 20 2018
Korean risk-based capital ratios rise
A modest leap in profits and investment income was among the reasons for the ratio’s improvement.
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- September 19 2018
Allianz AGCS – Emerging liability risks: The toxic trio
A so-called toxic trio of hazardous chemicals used in personal care products threatens to expose latent liabilities.
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- September 19 2018
Milliman – 2017 Embedded value results: Asia (ex-Japan)
Growth in EV was a positive across almost all markets and new business margins continued to increase in most markets.
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- September 19 2018
Marine premiums rise 2% globally
Despite the increase, there is an increasing mismatch between income levels and covered risk.
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- September 18 2018
Marsh to acquire JLT for US$5.6bn
The deal has been accepted by more than 40% of JLT's shareholders and will close in early 2019.
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- September 18 2018
Lei Yu appointed North Asia CEO for QBE
Lei Yu to move from US broking powerhouse to Australian insurance giant in Hong Kong.
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- September 18 2018
Over HK$1bn of damage expected from Typhoon Mangkhut
China, Hong Kong and the Philippines are recovering from the strongest storm of the year.
