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- October 9 2019
Super Typhoon Hagibis approaching Japan
The 19th typhoon of the year to hit Japan has been upgraded to a super storm.
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- October 9 2019
Korea’s Kyobo Life to grow global assets
Korea's third-largest life insurer to increase international investment as bond yields fall.
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- October 8 2019
The rise of Chinese insurtech
With online penetration at a low base, there has been a flood of capital in the sector.
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- October 8 2019
Malaysia’s fire detariffication set for delay: report
The long awaited reform is still being scrutinised by the regulator.
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- October 8 2019
Australia’s Reserve Bank warns on profits and climate
A financial stability review has raised concerns for the life market and about climate change.
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- October 7 2019
Criminal charges pressed against CBA subsidiary
CommInsure is facing 87 charges related to the selling of life policies in 2014.
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- October 7 2019
McLarens hires former AIG exec Parsons in Hong Kong
The loss adjuster has made another senior hire in the Special Administrative Region.
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- October 7 2019
Allianz and AmGeneral discussions hit snag: report
Any deal might have been hampered by regulatory concerns over market share.
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- October 4 2019
Axis Capital is latest withdrawal from Australian coalmine
Bermuda-based group joins 15-long list of market players to snub the Adani controversy.
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- October 4 2019
Allianz’s GT Australia appoints Tony Dodd as chief executive
Dodd has already assumed the role of deputy chief executive at Allianz's Australian subsidiary.
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- October 4 2019
Tokio Marine’s Komiya hails US$3.1bn Pure deal
Deal for high-net-worth US player is a big move for the newly appointed CEO.
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- October 4 2019
Small in Japan
Tokio Marine has continued its successful international diversification with the Pure acquisition.
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- October 4 2019
China’s pork crisis
Response to swine fever epidemic must include modernisation of farming and bigger role for insurance.
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- October 3 2019
Sun Life Philippines’ CEO to lead PLIA
Company veteran Benedict Sison to head up the Philippine Life Insurance Association.
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- October 3 2019
India’s GIC targets Russia, Brazil expansion
The national reinsurer is looking abroad.
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- October 2 2019
Chubb appoints Australia and New Zealand head of claims
Long-time Chubb exec Simon Priebbenow to lead division.
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- October 2 2019
Generali Global Health appoints Chris Campbell
The former Aetna director is looking to restructure the team in Asia.
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- October 2 2019
Suncorp simplifies with US$295m sale
The Australian giant has sold the majority of its car repair business.
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- October 1 2019
US$10m in additional funds for Chinese insurtech Mintbao
Beijing-based firm set to upgrade products and expand reach with a fresh capital injection.
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- October 1 2019
Chubb Singapore taps Jerry Ng to lead bancassurance
Former Great Eastern exec steps into a role at Chubb.
