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- April 29 2021
(Re)insurers’ innovation investments go beyond insurtech
WTW highlights record Q1 funding of US$2.55bn -- as Chinese insurtechs Waterdrop and Leapstack eye expansion.
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- April 29 2021
Covid-19’s digital tipping point here to stay
Experts say the pandemic drove insurers to accelerate an ongoing digital transformation.
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- April 28 2021
Marsh’s APAC jump points to recovery momentum
The broker recorded 8% regional growth as Asia begins a Covid-19 recovery.
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- April 28 2021
APAC’s D&O landscape shaped by cyber and data risks
WTW and Clyde & Co. report says insurers are focusing on governance, audit and incident response amid an evolving threat landscape.
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- April 28 2021
Philippines premiums down double-digits
Analysis of regulator data shows non-life premiums down 24% in 2020.
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- April 27 2021
Tugu Insurance Hong Kong appoints new CEO
Kenny Pang has over 30 years of experience including at AIG and Dah Sing Insurance.
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- April 27 2021
NZ’s Rothbury expands with acquisition of TSI Brokers
Country's third largest broker adds three locations through buying another Steadfast member.
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- April 27 2021
Sompo Japan outlook revised to stable: Fitch
The insurer's domestic underwriting business offset the negative impact of Covid-19 on its international operations.
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- April 27 2021
Q&A: SiriusPoint’s Cramér Manhem talks APAC strategy after Third Point tie-up
The president of international reinsurance discussed product lines, disruptive technology and pandemic recovery.
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- April 27 2021
Australia’s turn to weigh in on Aon/WTW
The ACCC may also require asset sales as the US and EU seek divestitures.
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- April 26 2021
South Korea 1.4 renewals excluded contagious diseases, silent cyber
Guy Carpenter said capacity was more than sufficient with some players chasing cedants.
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- April 26 2021
Asean’s climate exposure a call to action for insurers
Higher claims expected from secondary perils such as droughts and torrential rainfall.
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- April 23 2021
Asia Affinity launches Hong Kong reinsurance broker
Acacia Insurance Solutions joins the market with industry veteran Susanna Lam at the helm.
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- April 23 2021
Japan P&C profits to be driven by new specialty lines
Moody's report says demand for cyber, business interruption and event cancellation is set to grow post-pandemic.
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- April 23 2021
Australia claims data shows value of advisers
APRA data shows life policies bought through financial advisers perform better.
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- April 22 2021
Chinese insurtech Leapstack targets Korea and Japan
Artificial intelligence medical payments firm eyes Asia expansion.
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- April 22 2021
India’s LIC books record new business growth as it prepares for IPO
Sales at the state-owned life insurer have grown strongly despite Covid-19.
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- April 22 2021
JLT dispute with Australian local councils set for court
The class action trial is expected to take place in the NSW Supreme Court in October.
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- April 22 2021
Why broker networks are in vogue in Asia
Steadfast's latest deal sees P&C players increasingly needing ways to deal with cross-border risk.
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- April 21 2021
Willis Towers Watson appoints Asia head of cyber
Singapore-based Jennifer Tiang has previously worked at Tokio Marine and Marsh.
