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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.
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- November 4 2021
WTW appoints head of New Zealand
Auckland-based Michael Brown has been serving as interim country leader since May.
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- November 4 2021
AMP’s US$391m Resolution Life Australasia stake sale sees life exit
The deal represents a continuing movement away from insurance by Australia's banks.
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- November 4 2021
Malaysian Re CEO Zainudin Ishak talks talent, ESG and flood risk
The reinsurer's recently published 2021 Asean Pulse report throws a spotlight on various industry trends across the region.
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- November 2 2021
IAG raises FY 2022 nat cat claims estimate to near US$750m
The Australian insurer says its claims experience has been 'seasonally unexpected' amid recent severe storm and hail activity.
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- November 2 2021
Shinhan Financial buys Korea’s BNP Paribas Cardif GI
The move would give Shinhan a full general insurance license.
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- November 2 2021
WTW to acquire 100% ownership of India JV
An additional 51% stake will be acquired from privately held Anemone Holdings and the broker's India head Rohit Jain.
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- November 2 2021
Standard Club appoints HK-based commercial director
Ireland MD and former head of Asia Robert Drummond to lead commercial development in the region.
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- November 1 2021
Charles Taylor inks agreement with Philippines loss adjuster
The newly agreed partnership with Senon Insurance Adjusters will expand the global player's regional presence.
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- November 1 2021
HKIA signs claims MoU with Insurance Complaints Bureau
The Insurance Authority currently does not have the legal remit to adjudicate on claims.
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- November 1 2021
Zurich Takaful Malaysia appoints new life CEO
Nazrul Hisham Abd Hamid replaces Mukesh Dhawan as the leader of firm's family takaful operations in the country.
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- October 29 2021
Covéa and Exor agree PartnerRe sale for US$9bn
A proposed deal collapsed last year amid the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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- October 29 2021
ICA declares catastrophe as South Australia hit by severe storms
Over 12,000 claims have already been filed with the number expected to rise and "substantial" crop losses expected.
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- October 29 2021
Hong Kong regulator gives November 30 vaccination deadline
Those who are unable — or unwilling — to get the jab will need to undergo mandatory Covid-19 testing every two weeks.
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- October 28 2021
Ping An’s net profit continues downward trend
Premium income at the insurer's P&C arm fell by 9.2% over the first nine months of 2021.
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- October 28 2021
Financial lines led Asia Q3 price hikes: Marsh
Heightened cyber risk generated pressure on pricing, a reduction in capacity and a narrowing of cover.
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- October 27 2021
WTW appoints Indonesia head as Asia corporate and risk leader
Luke Ware starts with immediate effect in Singapore and replaces Scott Burnett who has taken on an international role.
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- October 27 2021
Suncorp sees up to US$370m nat cat claims in four months
The P&C player's full year natural hazard allowance is A$980m.
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- October 26 2021
Weak motor profits to impact China’s P&C players beyond 2021
Pricing pressure from regulatory reforms could prompt some smaller insurers to exit the business line completely.
