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- May 29 2020
Australia and New Zealand nat cat bill shoots to US$3.5bn
Insurers are still dealing with multiple recent disasters alongside Covid-19.
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- May 29 2020
People round-up, May 29: Canopius, Markel, GC, Liberty, Swiss Re
Pek Hui Zhi's appointment as Asia terrorism underwriter at Markel is one of several moves.
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- May 28 2020
Singapore insurtech GoBear funding soars to US$97m
This latest round of capital shows there is still momentum ahead for SEA insurtech funding.
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- May 28 2020
Philippines streamlines US$20bn nat cat reinsurance programme
The US$20bn protection scheme will be simplified and reopen for market bids.
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- May 27 2020
Claims’ community adapts as typhoon season ramps up
Covid-19 is forcing the use of technology during Cyclone Amphan and other major incidents.
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- May 27 2020
Anna Lee promoted at Swiss Re
Head of business services Asia to take on a P&C regional role.
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- May 27 2020
Australia’s bushfire commission commences
Climate scientists, IAG and a government committee teamed up for the first day of hearings.
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- May 27 2020
HKIA’s Belt and Road exchange signs up marine association
The International Union of Marine Insurance joins 41 other members.
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- May 26 2020
Tower Insurance to simplify corporate structure
Three companies are to amalgamate under one entity.
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- May 26 2020
Covid-19 creates spike in demand for cyber in Asia
The region's corporates are willing to increase limits as a result of more online activity.
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- May 26 2020
Etiqa granted Cambodia licences
Group chief executive Kamaludin Ahmad emphasises a "fast and easy" approach.
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- May 26 2020
QBE faces US$75m loss from BI claims
Hospitality firms in the UK have hired a law firm to pursue claims against Aviva and QBE.
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- May 25 2020
EAIC’s 2020 conference in Seoul delayed by two years
The organising committee has taken the difficult decision to postpone as a result of Covid-19.
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- May 25 2020
Luckin fraud places China D&O under the spotlight
A coffee chain scandal, Covid-19 and enhanced regulations are highlighting the importance of D&O cover.
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- May 25 2020
Singapore’s life players see 10% Q1 jump in new business
The fallout from Covid-19 could be seen in the following quarters.
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- May 25 2020
Cyclone Amphan likely to cost insurers over US$100m
The powerful storm is a worrying start to Asia's typhoon season.
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- May 22 2020
IAG invests multimillions into climate data platform
Understanding climate change risk is a key goal for Australia's (re)insurance market.
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- May 22 2020
Insurance asset managers to favour Asia after Covid-19
The region has proven its emergency readiness for future crises.
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- May 22 2020
Hana Financial to launch digital P&C division
The new operation will be operated via Hana Financial's most recent acquisition.
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- May 22 2020
Thailand’s life market to stagnate in 2020
Covid-19 will help see a successive year of premium decline according to GlobalData.
