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- October 28 2020
HK’s regulator prioritises captives, ILS and mainland integration
The HK Insurance Authority wants to be the "ideal global domicile for captives".
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- October 28 2020
Samsung chairman’s passing could affect insurance units
Lee Kun-hee's death may particularly impact Samsung Life.
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- October 27 2020
Westpac flags US$289m life unit write-down in tough H2
The embattled bank is facing a US$870m after-tax profit drop.
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- October 27 2020
Insurtech and GBA are market bright spots: HK’s IA chairman
Moses Cheng highlights the opportunities created by the current crisis.
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- October 27 2020
Japan’s 2050 carbon pledge to spur market into action
The nation is pivoting towards more committed climate policies, with huge implications for (re)insurers.
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- October 26 2020
IAG’s growth sluggish as outgoing Harmer flags “challenging” H2
The firm's incoming CEO will take the reins after an exceptionally tricky period.
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- October 23 2020
QBE appoints veteran as interim global CEO
The search for a successor to Pat Regan continues.
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- October 23 2020
Suncorp’s Johnston keen to “capitalise on opportunities”
CEO hails firm's "strong fundamentals" at an investor presentation, despite the pandemic.
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- October 23 2020
NAB looks to offload NZ life arm as market exodus continues
The Australian lender's BNZ Life is back on the chopping block.
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- October 22 2020
Hong Kong’s IA bullish on fintech advantage
The pandemic has further highlighted the need for tech solutions, says the regulator.
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- October 22 2020
Indonesia defaults likely to dampen growth: Fitch
Insurers should refocus on corporate governance and risk management, says the ratings agency.
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- October 22 2020
McLarens’ Panes: Claims handling during pandemic “admirable”
The HK-based APAC COO speaks on regional expansion and adaptation.
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- October 21 2020
“Have a plan” for response to BI test case: ASIC
Australia's P&C insurers and Lloyd's coverholders need to coordinate action and communication.
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- October 21 2020
Slowdown means Malaysia’s P&C market to continue to take a hit
Pandemic disruptions are creating a long road to recovery for the sector.
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- October 20 2020
South Korea is “important market”: bolttech’s Rob Schimek
FWD's sister firm has moved into its tenth country in APAC.
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- October 19 2020
MetLife Japan set for new CEO and president
The move is part of series of global leadership changes.
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- October 16 2020
Allianz may make play for Westpac’s P&C division
The Australian bank has been looking to simplify its operations.
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- October 15 2020
Asia’s market to emerge “stronger” post-pandemic: Generali’s Leonardi
The Hong Kong-based Asia leader is optimistic despite the challenges ahead.
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- October 15 2020
Insurtech Cover Genius raises fresh capital for SEA push
The US$15m raise comes after an ex-Manulife exec was hired as SEA and India MD in August.
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- October 15 2020
Australia’s market calls for more nat cat mitigation funding
The market is worried about extreme weather making coverage inaccessible and unaffordable.
