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- March 3 2020
Consumer group lobbies against PE bids for Prudential Life Korea
MBK Partners, Hahn & Company and IMM Private Equity are in the running to acquire Prudential.
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- March 2 2020
Munich Re’s chairman bullish as Japan renewals to rise
The German giant had a positive financial result for 2019 despite some major losses.
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- March 2 2020
1,500 workers engaged in improper sales at Japan Post
The company is undergoing an internal review and investigation at a cost of US$32m.
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- March 2 2020
MS&AD confirms Hara’s top role and more senior appointments
The appointments will be given a seal of approval in June at the group's shareholders meeting.
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- February 28 2020
Time for Pru to leave home?
Hedge fund manager Dan Loeb is pushing for a move to Asia.
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- February 28 2020
Covid-19 could trigger World Bank pandemic bond payout
The likely US$132m sum could help prove merits of parametric structures.
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- February 28 2020
ACR’s underwriters depart
The move had been expected since the sale to run-off player Catalina last year.
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- February 27 2020
Steadfast’s Kelly sees rising premiums for next two years
The Australian broking group had a strong first half to the fiscal year and was bolstered by acquisitions.
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- February 27 2020
RiverStone confirms re transfer from Aioi Nissay Dowa
Reinsurance arm from the UK branch of the Japanese firm will go into run-off.
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- February 27 2020
Youi to back Blue Zebra after Zurich’s withdrawal
The move will see Youi develop its offering in the Australian SME space.
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- February 26 2020
Covering China’s renewable energy surge
China's ambitious targets mean increased (re)insurance demand but heightened complexity.
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- February 26 2020
Australia braces for claims from 2020’s fourth cyclone
The storm comes as several insurers are close to breaching their nat cat limits for the financial year.
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- February 26 2020
FWD appoints former AIA exec as managing director
Simeon Preston is returning to Asia as Rob Schimek steps up to a broader role.
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- February 26 2020
Raheja QBE’s Arora signals motor and health push
The Indian JV is looking for fast growth and to diversify.
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- February 25 2020
Taiping Re’s Polly Ho on typhoons, the GBA and BRI
The reinsurer understands the challenges and opportunities of the flagship initiatives.
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- February 25 2020
Australia launches royal commission into bushfires
The move by the government follows an unprecedented summer.
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- February 25 2020
Korean Re adds Colombia office after Shanghai opening
The reinsurer is on a global expansion drive and joins other majors in Bogota.
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- February 24 2020
China’s regulator ends two-year Anbang takeover
The CBIRC took control of Anbang in February 2018 after its chairman was arrested.
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- February 24 2020
Covid-19 to impact L&H, but rebound expected: Ping An
While sales will be affected, its health platform sign-ups have surged.
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- February 24 2020
Korea’s KDB to be fined if life business unsold by March
The life player is on the market for the fourth time.
