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- February 28 2020
Lloyd’s takes 40% stake in digital placing platform
The agreement is the first phase of Lloyd's digital overhaul under Blueprint One.
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- February 27 2020
RiverStone confirms re transfer from Aioi Nissay Dowa
Reinsurance arm from the UK branch of the Japanese firm will go into run-off.
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- February 26 2020
Covering China’s renewable energy surge
China's ambitious targets mean increased (re)insurance demand but heightened complexity.
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- February 26 2020
Australia braces for claims from 2020’s fourth cyclone
The storm comes as several insurers are close to breaching their nat cat limits for the financial year.
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- February 25 2020
Korean Re adds Colombia office after Shanghai opening
The reinsurer is on a global expansion drive and joins other majors in Bogota.
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- February 24 2020
China’s regulator ends two-year Anbang takeover
The CBIRC took control of Anbang in February 2018 after its chairman was arrested.
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- February 24 2020
Covid-19 to impact L&H, but rebound expected: Ping An
While sales will be affected, its health platform sign-ups have surged.
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- February 24 2020
Korea’s KDB to be fined if life business unsold by March
The life player is on the market for the fourth time.
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- February 21 2020
Australia’s PSC posts 37% revenue jump in H1 2019/20
The group's 2019 acquisitions helped to bump up its revenue.
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- February 21 2020
Chubb veteran arrives at Axa XL as Hendrick steps down
Scott Gunter becomes global chief executive after surprise departure.
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- February 20 2020
Japan’s April renewal pricing could double: JMP Securities
Excess of loss pricing could surge following recent typhoon activity.
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- February 19 2020
How is Covid-19 impacting Hong Kong’s event market?
Despite high-profile cancellations, communicable diseases are often overlooked in coverage.
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- February 19 2020
Philippines’ IC to issue cease & desist for capital non-compliance
Insurers need a minimum net worth of US$18m by February 28.
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- February 19 2020
Generali and Great Eastern could bid for Axa Affin: report
The sale of the Malaysian joint venture could fetch US$650m.
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- February 18 2020
Climate change jeopardising affordability: QBE
Global warming is a material risk for QBE's business operations worldwide.
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- February 18 2020
Asia M&A surged 17% in 2019, but Covid-19 may hinder 2020
Asia has strong M&A fundamentals but virus fears could deter investors.
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- February 17 2020
QBE’s Regan hails fundamentals after poor underwriting result
QBE saw post tax profits jump 41% to US$550m despite a difficult nat cat environment.
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- February 17 2020
Allied World’s Garrison on rates, nat cats and data
After 5 years in Asia the leader is encouraged by an increasingly sophisticated market.
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- February 14 2020
Re market in flux, but Asia potential remains: Peak Re
Chief executive Franz Josef Hahn says pricing needs to rise although capital remains robust.
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- February 13 2020
Reinsurers start blockchain journey as B3i eyes Asia
The platform is looking to target more members and a trial in Asia this year.
