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- September 22 2020
BNP Paribas Cardif hires first Korean as country CEO
The move is a departure for the firm, which has always appointed a French exec to the top spot.
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- September 21 2020
Market responds to Indonesia’s huge flood risks
As Jakarta sinks, Guy Carpenter ramps up investment in cat modelling.
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- September 21 2020
Axa Korea sale sees rocky start as single bid comes in
One expected contender dropped out at the last minute.
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- September 17 2020
Integrating the Greater Bay Area digital ecosystem
Senior leaders at Deloitte, HSBC Life, Linklaters and MediConCen share their verdicts.
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- September 16 2020
Munich Re leads Indian insurtech’s US$60m fundraise
The new round brings Acko's valuation to around US$500m in a thriving market.
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- September 16 2020
Anbang’s upcoming liquidation marks end of an era
It will be the final chapter after a long saga full of twists and turns at the former Chinese giant.
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- September 16 2020
Shinhan selects advisers for potential Axa Korea bid: report
The preliminary bidding process for P&C unit will kick off on September 18.
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- September 16 2020
Flood claims in NZ approach US$50m from two events
Payouts for July's Northland floods have already exceeded February's Southland disaster.
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- September 15 2020
Beazley targets APAC growth as it bolsters Singapore team
Four experienced underwriters have recently joined the specialty player's team in the Lion City.
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- September 14 2020
Aon and McLarens warn on losses, reduced capacity in Asia’s aviation market
But there are tentative signs of recovery in the sector, after a torrid year so far.
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- September 11 2020
Ping An Tech’s Huang to lead as CEO departs for Zurich
Former OneConnect CTO and COO steps up for the Chinese player.
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- September 11 2020
Sun Life’s Dean Connor targets “more scale” in Asia
Global chief executive is interested in acquisitions and bancassurance partnerships.
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- September 10 2020
Chubb appoints leader of Japan’s P&C operations
The firm's Brazil COO is set to become regional president for its far east region.
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- September 10 2020
Market counts losses from multiple typhoons in Korea and Japan
Adjusters are surveying the damage, as a large ethane ship floods while it is being built.
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- September 10 2020
Shinhan’s capitalisation could “weaken” if it pursues M&A: S&P
Several of Korea's financial majors could be looking at buying Axa Korea.
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- September 10 2020
Ping An to invest “up to US$14bn” in tech R&D by 2030
Richard Sheng explains how the Chinese giant is planning to become a digital pioneer.
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- September 9 2020
AIA and Prudential in talks to invest in SEA’s Grab: report
The ride-hailing firm's financial services division is seeking to raise US$500m.
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- September 9 2020
Insurtech BIMA lands US$30m for Asia push
Investors include Allianz and China's CEFIF.
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- September 9 2020
Guy Carpenter targets Indonesia’s growing flood risk
APAC CEO Tony Gallagher says it impacts thousands each year, with significant cover gaps.
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- September 8 2020
Hong Kong consults with market before new ILS rules
The SAR wants a bespoke regulatory framework.
