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- March 29 2019
Japan extends Iran oil cover amid US sanctions
The decision by Japan's parliament could prove helpful for oil importers.
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- March 29 2019
HDI hires QBE veteran for Asia aviation launch
Specialty insurer has recruited Jamie Bowes for an aviation push in the region.
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- March 29 2019
Markel appoints Asia strategy director
Christian Stobbs has relocated from the UK to Singapore for the role.
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- March 28 2019
China Life’s profit plunges 65%
A volatile stock market and low bond yields squeezed China's largest life firm's profits.
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- March 27 2019
Twists ahead for ZhongAn’s digital race
Zhong An's online push isn't all plain sailing.
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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.
