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- September 25 2020
Asia’s reinsurance books not immune to Covid-19 BI claims
High profile UK court ruling likely to impact market players covering multinationals in the region.
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- September 22 2020
Leaders at Australia’s giants face multiple challenges
IAG, QBE and Suncorp are grappling with reduced profits, nat cats, Covid-19 and a recession.
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- September 18 2020
AIG focuses on Asian century
The hiring of James Nash is one of several key personnel changes amid US giant's latest transformation plan.
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- September 15 2020
Singlife’s Aviva Lion City buy shows art of the Covid deal
Socially distanced transaction sees PE firm TPG enter as largest shareholder to help fuel expansion.
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- September 11 2020
Regions, ILS and discipline on renewals agenda
In the week of the cancelled Rendez-Vous, the reinsurance market is focusing on core relationships and underwriting profits.
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- September 8 2020
Can the market rectify China’s low take-up of housing cover?
Leading players look to bridge a poor penetration rate through reforms and public partnerships.
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- September 4 2020
QBE strives for stability after Regan’s sudden departure
The CEO’s exit comes after three years of steady progress, but at a difficult time for the group.
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- September 1 2020
Asia’s life players battle low rates and Covid volatility
Embedded value suffering amid sinking bond yields, says Milliman.
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- August 28 2020
Despite Covid, Asia’s reinsurers target growth
Low pandemic claims and sound capitalisation should mean a quick rebound.
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- August 25 2020
Digital sales buoy China’s P&C market
As the regulator makes more reforms, GWP rose more than 7% in the first half despite lockdown.
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- August 21 2020
Pandemic weighs on Asia M&A but deals still attractive
Uncertainty caused by Covid-19 adds to closing risks but the fundamentals are strong.
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- August 18 2020
Axa’s streamlined Asia strategy could see disposals
Sales in Singapore, India and Malaysia would raise cash and simplify its footprint amid Covid losses.
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- August 14 2020
IAG hoards capital for Covid-19 losses
Outgoing CEO Peter Harmer has set aside US$189m and scrapped the company’s dividend.
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- August 11 2020
Lloyd’s Maynard urges adaption to post-Covid risks
Head of innovation says a company's value is increasingly based on brand, reputation and IP.
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- August 7 2020
Aviva signals Asia exit (again)
China and Singapore units should attract bids as new CEO Amanda Blanc looks to refocus.
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- August 4 2020
United India withdraws AM Best rating, secures US$144m
P&C player's underwriting losses are concerning, as India's government turns to IPO of life giant LIC.
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- July 31 2020
Lloyd’s reaches out to Asia’s regulators on pandemic risk
Risk pools in the US and Europe point to potential market-government frameworks.
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- July 28 2020
Latest results highlight high cost of Covid-19
Uncertainty is clouding remainder of 2020, but some see opportunities.
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- July 24 2020
Hong Kong’s tax boost adds greater hub urgency
Insurers and brokers see 50% cut for marine and specialty lines to help compete with Singapore.
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- July 21 2020
Neal tells Lloyd’s syndicates to shape up
100% plus CORs include those with Singapore units, as market eyes US$14bn 2021 expansion.
