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- June 3 2021
HKIA’s ‘pandemic passport’ not enough for normality
Relaxed quarantine requirements for insurance execs are now in place.
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- June 3 2021
Japan’s life giants set for rebound after robust FY 2020 profits
Stable mortality margins helped Dai-ichi Life, Meiji Yasuda Life, Nippon Life and Sumitomo Life.
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- June 2 2021
Hong Kong start-up FuSure Re eyes China health market
Another reinsurer backed by a mainland powerhouse has set up shop in the SAR.
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- June 2 2021
Himalayan Reinsurance wins Nepal operating licence
The firm beat out four other applicants to join Nepal Re as the country's second reinsurer.
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- June 2 2021
Japan’s P&C players struggled overseas in last financial year
Profit drops at 'Big Three' related to Covid-19 and credit insurance, according to Moody's.
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- June 2 2021
Japan’s global majors face heightened supervision
FSA to up scrutiny of MS&AD, Sompo and Tokio Marine's overseas units.
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- June 1 2021
Tencent-backed venture receives HK reinsurance licence–report
FuSure Reinsurance has applied to reinsure 17 non-life lines including railway rolling stock, aircraft and ship liability.
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- June 1 2021
Hong Kong’s non-life underwriting profit up 55.6% in Q1
Regulator data shows GWP for non-life insurance remained flat at US$2.36bn.
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- June 1 2021
Chaucer eyes South-East Asia renewables market
The specialty Lloyd’s player is at work on a US$100m onshore renewable energy construction facility.
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- May 31 2021
India’s non-life market to face continued headwinds
AM Best notes that motor, health and crop lines were some of the worst performing in FY 2021.
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- May 31 2021
Swiss Re sells off remaining New China Life stake: report
Last week's sale brings to an end an eight-year investment relationship.
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- May 31 2021
HKIA suspends broker’s license for regulatory breach
The regulator also issues fines for failing to submit audited financial documents.
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- May 31 2021
Ardonagh targets Asia specialty growth
The broking group aims to fill the void left by mega mergers such as Aon/WTW and Marsh/JLT.
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- May 28 2021
HKIA extends temporary facilitative measures to September 30
The exemption allows for the distribution of certain products via digital channels, telemarketing, post or video conferencing.
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- May 28 2021
Chubb makes four APAC leadership appointments
Regional vice president Glen Browne to oversee A&H and personal lines across Asia Pacific.
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- May 28 2021
Swedish insurtech Greater Than opens Japanese subsidiary
The AI analytics platform currently partners with insurers such as Zurich and MSIG.
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- May 27 2021
Ardonagh buys Ed parent Corant Global for US$500m
The group comprises global assets including Besso, Ed, Piiq Risk Partners and Epsilon Underwriting.
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- May 27 2021
Philippines’ insurers paid US$80m in Covid-related claims in 2020
Insurance Commission survey reveals almost one-third of payouts went to death benefits.
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- May 27 2021
X-Press Pearl fire to see ‘significant’ cargo, salvage claims
Insurers face claims in the tens of millions of US dollars.
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- May 25 2021
Euler Hermes appoints new APAC CEO
Company veteran Paul Flanagan to begin on July 1 as Holger Schäfer handed new role at the global trade credit player.
