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- November 19 2021
ASIC sues MLC Life over policy, service failures
The Nippon Life-owned insurer is accused of causing financial harm of nearly US$13m to over 260,000 customers.
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- November 19 2021
Q&A: Aon’s George Attard on growth, ILS and insurtech
The broker's APAC reinsurance chief expects to see new cat bond sponsors execute transactions over the next twelve months.
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- November 18 2021
KB Insurance’s underwriting boosted by fewer claims: AM Best
The firm is South Korea’s fourth-largest non-life insurer with a market share of around 13%.
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- November 18 2021
APAC insurers should curb coal to avoid legal threat: Moody’s
Climate change-linked lawsuits against companies in carbon intensive industries have increased in recent years.
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- November 18 2021
SIRC 2021: Can climate disasters be tamed?
Experts from Allianz Re, Aon, Descartes Underwriting and SEADRIF discussed the impact of floods, droughts and wildfires.
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- November 17 2021
US$22bn needed to protect coastal communities: ICA
The figure accounts for around 1.2% of all annual infrastructure spending by local, state and federal governments.
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- November 17 2021
AM RE’s Barder sees ‘significant tailwinds’ for 2022 pricing
The US reinsurance intermediary's chief executive says global cat losses have contributed to a lack of capacity.
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- November 16 2021
Gallagher senior appointments target Asia growth
Thomas Wang and Leng Leng Ng take on leadership roles for North Asia and Singapore.
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- November 16 2021
Health, personal accident drive Vietnam’s non-life market: AM Best
Intense competition and poor pricing conditions have prompted some insurers to reassess their motor business.
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- November 15 2021
Munich Re’s Park on climate risks, underwriting and transformation
James Park, the reinsurer's chief executive for Singapore and South-East Asia, warns on unmodelled risks.
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- November 12 2021
FWD eyes potential Hong Kong IPO listing — report
A US listing has become more complex for Hong Kong firms amid ongoing tensions between Beijing and Washington.
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- November 11 2021
Asian aviation – gearing up for recovery
Recent travel route openings suggest there is light at the end of the tunnel for international travel.
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- November 11 2021
Ben Crookenden rejoins WTW as head of Asia facultative
Based in Singapore, this will be his second stint at the global broker.
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- November 11 2021
Crawford appoints Asia head of loss adjusting
The Singapore-based Myles Dytor joins from AIG where he focused on energy and construction.
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- November 10 2021
Sunshine Insurance exploring HK IPO in 2022 — report
The Beijing-headquartered firm is one of the seven largest insurance companies in China.
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- November 9 2021
Willis Towers Watson’s Clare Muhiudeen to lead Asia
Based in Hong Kong she was most recently head of WTW human capital and benefits international.
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- November 9 2021
McLardy McShane takes 30% stake in Perth’s Apollo Risk
The fast-growing Australian broking group recently closed a deal to also purchase Sydney Insurance Brokers.
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- November 9 2021
Peak Re boosted by H1 underwriting performance: Moody’s
Asia accounted for 57% of the reinsurer's GWP in H1 2021 of which half was generated from China, the rating agency said.
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- November 5 2021
Sun Life Vietnam poaches AIA exec for CEO role
Luc Nhon Ly was most recently chief executive of AIA Myanmar.
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- November 5 2021
Allianz Asia Pacific appoints new regional chief executive
Singapore-based Anusha Thavarajah -- the insurer's regional life and health chief -- is stepping up into the role.
