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- September 23 2015
Moody’s keeps stable outlook for Chinese insurers
The credit rating agency warned China's insurers on headwinds that may affect creditworthiness.
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- September 23 2015
Tokio Marine wins approval to buy HCC for US$7.5bn
The deal was initiated in June but had to wait for approval from shareholders.
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- September 23 2015
Markel appoints new head in China
Hu Qianhai has been appointed to lead the team providing solutions to Chinese insurers.
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- September 22 2015
Towers Watson: 2015 Asia Pacific Benefit Trends
Innovate to Drive Value from Benefits
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- September 22 2015
Fire premiums on the rise in Japan
The increase is being driven a number of large-scale natural disasters in recent years.
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- September 22 2015
Chinese insurers now allowed to set up PE funds
Insurers can set up growth, buyout, mezzanine, real estate and venture capital funds.
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- September 22 2015
Hong Kong to launch Insurance Authority by year-end
The proposed Insurance Authority will replace the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.
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- September 22 2015
Zurich abandons US$8.7bn RSA bid
It is puling out of a bid to acquire the British insurer due to a US$200m loss in Q3.
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- September 21 2015
Vietnam’s PM wants 85% health coverage by 2020
Nguyen Tan Dung says he wants those living in poverty to fully benefit from health insurance.
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- September 21 2015
Insurance industry fails to innovate, says KPMG
Executives recognise the risk of falling behind but struggle to kindle an innovative spark.
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- September 21 2015
China Re wins approval for US$2bn Hong Kong IPO
The company is offering up to 15% and expects to pitch the deal to investors in early October.
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- September 21 2015
Thailand launches SME loan insurance scheme
SMEs with outstanding debt payments will be able to insure loans for as much as US$2.8bn.
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- September 18 2015
Asia-Pacific outsourced insurance assets likely to surge
Growth is driven by regulatory clarity and innovations in accounting and risk controls.
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- September 18 2015
SE Asian risk managers urged to exploit low rates
Lloyd's chief says falling insurance premiums represent opportunity to boost coverage.
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- September 18 2015
Taiwanese insurers ready for US Fed rate hike
Insurers have been making adjustments to fully prepare for the possible effects of the hike.
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- September 18 2015
Manulife to expand Philippines branch presence
The insurer will increase the number of branches to a total of 50, up from the current 37.
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- September 17 2015
PwC: Insurance 2020 & beyond
Reaping the dividends of cyber resilience
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- September 17 2015
Japan’s top insurers set to pay US$822m for typhoon damages
Payments for this fiscal year could mark the highest typhoon-related pay-out since 2011.
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- September 17 2015
Markel hires assistant trade credit underwriter in Singapore
Bennett Wong joins from UOB and will develop relationships with clients and brokers around Asia.
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- September 17 2015
Cargo losses from Tianjin blasts could reach US$6bn
Significant impact on the marine insurance sector should serve as wake-up call to all cargo insurers.
