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- March 27 2019
Hanwha Life appoints M&A specialist co-CEO
South Korean firm has appointed deal-maker Yeo Seung-joo into the role.
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- March 27 2019
Australia’s summer nat cat bill surges above A$2.2bn
Flooding, wildfires and hailstorms have hit insurers' nat cat allowances.
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- March 27 2019
Cambodia enjoys stellar premium growth in 2018
Life cover's 51% growth has made a huge contribution to the local market.
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- March 26 2019
FWD’s Malaysia deal completes as ex-Zurich CEO joins
Salim Majid Zain joins takaful insurer which FWD has acquired a 49% stake in.
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- March 26 2019
Zhong An posts large loss as premiums soar
Chinese online giant has consecutive year of losses but GWP grows above Rmb10bn.
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- March 26 2019
PICC’s profits fall 19%
Increased competition in the Chinese market is squeezing some insurers' margins.
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- March 25 2019
Generali Asia leadership changes in pipeline
The changes are likely to come into effect over the next two months.
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- March 25 2019
Typhoon Mangkhut: Hong Kong’s claims breakdown
Property damage caused the bulk of the HK$2.9bn claims.
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- March 25 2019
FWD revives talks for Thailand’s SCB Life
Hong Kong-headquartered firm is in advanced discussions with banking giant SCB.
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- March 25 2019
Senior exec exits QBE Hong Kong
Ian Ovenden, head of underwriting and distribution, has left the Australian insurer.
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- March 22 2019
Japan renewals offer crucial price test
Reinsurance renewals on April 1 could see rate increases of as much as 25%.
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- March 21 2019
ICA reveals Australia’s most flood-prone areas
The research is a wake-up call to prioritise investments in flood mitigation.
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- March 20 2019
Fitch: Chinese competition to weaken P&C pricing
Margins will struggle this year in China according to ratings agency Fitch.
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- March 20 2019
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions director to exit
Dylan Bryant to leave the insurer and join Aon Hong Kong.
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- March 20 2019
AIG’s Sandric handed Singapore CEO post
Christian Sandric will exit Japan to take the lead in the Lion City.
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- March 19 2019
Gold miner wins US$58m Thailand political risk payout
Kingsgate Consolidated's claims dispute has cost Zurich Australia and other insurers.
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- March 19 2019
Japan Post ramps up ESG equity investments
The Japanese company is looking to help meet UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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- March 18 2019
AIA’s net profit hit by investment fall
Life insurer's net profit weakened 60% last year but premiums are growing fast.
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- March 18 2019
RAM Ratings: Reforms driving Malaysia’s growth
A clearer picture of the liberalisation of motor and fire tariffs will emerge this year.
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- March 18 2019
Major flooding in Indonesia damages hundreds of homes
Disaster declared in Papua as torrential rain causes major damage and kills over 50.
