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- July 17 2020
Asia marine lines face Covid losses
The region accounted for the biggest share of losses during 2019.
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- July 14 2020
India scraps public-sector merger
Government cites “current scenario” as it opts for US$1.3bn capital infusion.
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- July 10 2020
Covid-19 to accelerate market shift to Asia
Premiums will emerge faster and stronger in the region according to Allianz and Swiss Re.
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- July 7 2020
GIC Re’s downgrade adds to Srivastava’s challenges
Underwriting losses and Covid-19 market volatility are undermining a return to profitability.
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- July 4 2020
Aon’s pay cut u-turn leads to bonus
After the widely criticised move, broker turns 20% salary reduction into 5% bonus.
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- June 30 2020
Wirecard fraud could trigger claims in Asia
The D&O and trade credit markets are bracing for the impact of multiple failures at the giant fintech.
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- June 26 2020
Investors seize opportunities in India’s life market
Foreign buyers snap up bargains as promoters sell US$860m of stocks.
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- June 23 2020
Climate risk and Covid drive renewal pricing down under
Suncorp is most exposed among Australia’s top insurers ahead of July's reinsurance renewals.
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- June 19 2020
CPIC eyes overseas deals after London listing
Potential US$2bn fundraise should help navigate strict Chinese capital rules for international buys.
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- June 16 2020
Billions on the line as BI wording goes to trial
Test case could speed up the resolution of disputes for firms including Arch, MS Amlin, QBE and Zurich.
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- June 12 2020
Aon-WTW merger hit by class action lawsuits
Opportunistic litigators unlikely to derail US$27bn deal.
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- June 9 2020
China’s market anticipates post-Covid-19 boost
Foreign and local players should capitalise on rising demand and changing regulations.
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- June 5 2020
Covid-19 sparks demand for fresh capital
Market players are preparing for losses and eyeing opportunities, including in Asia.
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- June 2 2020
Hong Kong’s life market in flux
All-important mainland sales have collapsed but there is hope for a bounce back.
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- May 29 2020
Asia’s hardening market comes at delicate time
In the medium term price rises could help reinsurers' books return to profitability.
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- May 26 2020
Covid-19 creates spike in demand for cyber in Asia
The region's corporates are willing to increase limits as a result of more online activity.
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- May 22 2020
Insurance asset managers to favour Asia after Covid-19
The region has proven its emergency readiness for future crises.
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- May 19 2020
Are cat bonds immune to BI claims?
With potential losses mounting, investors are checking documentation.
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- May 15 2020
Covéa’s ambitions again blown off track
Collapse of PartnerRe deal leads to speculation the mutual could revive failed bid for Scor.
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- May 12 2020
Major Asia players suffer outlook downgrades
Ratings agencies are reassessing as insurers see shrinking asset values and weakening sales.
