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- June 22 2020
Ergo’s China moves: CEO Schmitz on its “central role”
Why the Munich Re-owned German insurer is convinced of the need to invest in the region.
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- June 22 2020
FWD ramps up scale in Indonesia with BRI Life stake
Huynh Thanh Phong says the country offers "great economic potential".
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- June 22 2020
HK Insurance Authority extends tenure of senior execs
Executive directors Hui and Lam sign for another three years, while two directors exit.
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- June 22 2020
Sompo invests US$500m in US data firm ahead of IPO
Palantir could be worth as much as US$20bn.
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- June 19 2020
CPIC eyes overseas deals after London listing
Potential US$2bn fundraise should help navigate strict Chinese capital rules for international buys.
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- June 19 2020
Markel shakes up Asia portfolio, commits to entertainment
The specialty player drops personal accident and contingency coverage.
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- June 19 2020
NZ’s EQC secures US$4bn reinsurance programme
The placement via Aon is considered a significant milestone given the country's earthquake risk.
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- June 19 2020
CBA seeking GI exit in Australia: report
The bank has been downsizing its insurance assets over the last few years.
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- June 18 2020
Swiss Re, Tata AIG partner in India for catastrophe scheme
The state-led parametric programme covers the current monsoon season.
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- June 18 2020
Singapore’s (re)insurers move into second phase of reopening
The move comes after a prolonged lockdown.
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- June 18 2020
Howden’s Goh “exploring investments” in Asia
The specialist broker wants to continue expansion as the region navigates uncertainty.
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- June 18 2020
Former MetLife Asia head of claims joins QBE in HK
The experienced HK claims exec has also worked at AIG.
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- June 17 2020
India’s JB Boda sets sights on global ambitions
The Mumbai-headquartered broker wants to grow both its insurance and reinsurance books.
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- June 17 2020
Crawford’s Reichelt steps up as Campbell-Pitt leaves
Scott Reichelt to add technical officer role as Mike Campbell-Pitt leaves after almost 20 years.
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- June 17 2020
South China flood losses reach almost US$3bn
Intense rain and floods come as Beijing deals with a new Covid-19 cluster outbreak.
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- June 17 2020
Former chair of China’s regulator handed 11-year jail sentence
Xiang Junbo had already admitted to bribery.
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- June 17 2020
Fitch neutral on QBE’s US$400m capital notes request
The Ossie giant wants the capital notes to count as equity on the balance sheet.
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- June 16 2020
HKIA extends Covid-19 measures; Gregoire takes on conduct role
'Virtual' sales to continue to minimise threat of Covid-19 while there is also help for CPD.
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- June 16 2020
Billions on the line as BI wording goes to trial
Test case could speed up the resolution of disputes for firms including Arch, MS Amlin, QBE and Zurich.
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- June 16 2020
Locked down India sees P&C premiums fall 9% in May
India has been one of the hardest hit countries in Asia by Covid-19.
