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- December 29 2021
Malaysia’s insurers face US$715m flood bill
The country's P&C players have also created a relief fund for motorists in the wake of Super Typhoon Rai.
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- December 21 2021
Philippine regulator urges insurers to fast-track Typhoon Rai claims
Insurance Commission head Dennis Funa says there has been widespread damage from landslides and flooding.
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- December 20 2021
Allianz Malaysia appoints new chief executive
Sean Wang will replace the outgoing Zakri Khir who is retiring at the end of the year.
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- December 17 2021
Tugu Re’s CR up on overseas, health claims: Fitch
The reinsurer's non-life combined ratio increased to 107.5% by the end of September after averaging 105.2% between 2018-20.
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- December 15 2021
Vietnam courts foreign insurance capital
Clarified ownership rules and government divestment plans have created new opportunities.
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- December 10 2021
Malaysian Re posts improved underwriting results: AM Best
The reinsurer plans to expand into non-traditional products, new markets and distribution channels.
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- December 9 2021
Labuan Re faces GWP decline amid Lloyd’s rollback: AM Best
The rating agency also upgraded its outlook for the Malaysian reinsurer from negative to stable.
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- December 9 2021
Filhet-Allard Maritime expands in Asia through Latitude Brokers
The French broker has taken a majority stake in the HK-based marine specialist.
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- December 8 2021
Chubb appoints Hong Kong and Singapore presidents
Scott Simpson is relocating to HK from Singapore as Kevin Bogardus moves from China to the Lion City.
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- December 6 2021
Malaysia’s takaful players on ‘value-based’ journey: regulator
Regulator notes how policyholders were offered deferments during the pandemic.
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- December 3 2021
Labuan’s captive market shows strong growth
Buoyed by the hard market, Labuan recorded US$71m in premiums and approved 18 new captives by the end of Q3 2021.
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- December 3 2021
Malaysia’s Lonpac gets lockdown boost: AM Best
Movement restrictions during the pandemic led to lower loss ratios for some business lines.
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- December 2 2021
Chubb makes Singapore senior personal lines appointment
Tulio Puente will report to Scott Simpson, country president for Chubb in Singapore.
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- December 2 2021
Indonesia’s Tugu ‘dominates’ energy, aviation and marine: AM Best
The company has "high reinsurance usage" to support the underwriting of large commercial risks.
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- December 2 2021
AIA appoints former Sun Life president as Asia chief
Leo Grepin will also lead group strategy and corporate development effective January 3.
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- December 1 2021
Thai insurers face big Covid losses
Cheap Covid-19 products have resulted in a surge in claims after cases spiked in August.
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- November 30 2021
Malaysia takaful premiums show strong H1 growth: MTA
Despite Covid-19 challenges, the family takaful market — which includes life — saw 46.7% annual premium growth to US$1.1bn.
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- November 29 2021
Reinsurance broker Richmond expands into Taiwan
Taipei-based Kevin Kuo has been appointed CEO of the new subsidiary ahead of the January 2022 renewals.
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- November 29 2021
Mitsui takes majority control of Pana Harrison (Asia)
The Singapore-based (re)insurance broker will change its name to Mitsui Bussan Pana Harrison.
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- November 25 2021
Indonesia’s Wahana Tata faces Covid rules hit: Fitch
The insurer's COR averaged at 97% between 2018-20 due to reduced motor claims following travel restrictions.
