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- February 6 2020
IAG creates strategy and innovation arm
Julie Batch has been promoted to head the division.
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- February 5 2020
Will Thailand’s motor market turnaround in 2020?
High repair costs and fierce competition are squeezing margins but rate hardening has begun.
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- February 5 2020
Will Ho replaces Simon Clarke to lead MS Amlin Asia
Head of reinsurance Asia to step up as Clarke steps down.
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- February 5 2020
Cyclone threatens Australia as summer claims hit US$1.46bn
Cyclone Damien would be the third tropical storm of a wild weather season for the market.
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- February 5 2020
Philippines to develop nat cat risk pooling facility
The facility could make catastrophe protection for privately-owned assets compulsory.
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- February 5 2020
Miramar Underwriting Agency opens Perth office
The agency is targeting brokers in Western Australia with Grant Bowen as manager.
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- February 4 2020
Coronavirus impact limited for insurers so far: Moody’s
China declares all treatment expenses will be covered by public health funds.
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- February 4 2020
Australia’s Blue Zebra continues partner search
The agency is looking to replace Zurich as its personal lines underwriter.
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- February 4 2020
BMS Australia boosts financial lines with Gallagher hire
Kirsty Kennell-Webb joins from rival in Sydney.
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- February 4 2020
Tokio Marine Thailand completes merger with Safety
The newly formed player is aiming for a GWP target of US$676m in three years.
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- February 3 2020
Australia targets add-on sales with more reforms
The shake-up in regulations continues.
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- February 3 2020
India’s government kick starts LIC divestment
The move could help pave the way for an IPO.
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- January 31 2020
Howden’s Asia ambition
Goh Chye Huat is looking to build on a transformational year.
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- January 31 2020
Rescuing Jiwasraya
Investors line up to buy a stake in subsidiary after turmoil.
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- January 31 2020
Selina Lau promoted to HKFI chief executive
Long serving Lau to start the role in February.
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- January 31 2020
“Unprecedented” start to storm season: Suncorp’s Johnston
Major is well protected by reinsurance but it has been a tough summer.
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- January 31 2020
Axis hit by Japan’s “record typhoon season”: Benchimol
CEO has said 2019's group profits didn't meet expectations.
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- January 30 2020
Typhoon Hagibis to have major impact on Q4 results
Reinsurers including Scor and Swiss Re likely to exceed nat cat budgets.
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- January 30 2020
Majors’ shares hit on HKEX by coronavirus clampdown
Fewer visitors to Hong Kong and slower economic activity in China is hurting life insurers in particular.
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- January 29 2020
How is China embracing environmental standards?
Regulatory and corporate action illustrates desire to reduce risk but much more action is needed.
