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- August 13 2020
Cover Genius selects ex-Manulife exec for SE Asia, India MD role
The insurtech sees the region as a "significant expansion opportunity".
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- August 12 2020
Hyperion targets APAC treaty growth
The broker's re arm, overseen by Stuart Beatty in the region, has recruited veteran Steve Warwick.
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- August 12 2020
Prudential Financial agrees Taiwan life sale
The move comes after the US player exited South Korea in April for US$1.9bn.
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- August 12 2020
Korean majors in property sell-off ahead of new regulations
Insurers are shoring up capital to prepare for K-ICS and economic uncertainties from the pandemic.
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- August 12 2020
Japan P&I “investigating” Mauritius oil spill: report
There has been damage to the ship and environmental contamination.
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- August 11 2020
Axa considering Singapore sale: report
The French giant is understood to be looking to raise funds.
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- August 11 2020
SE Asia to confront increase in wildfires
A report from data analytics firm Twenty Four Seven examines the decade 2030 to 2040.
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- August 10 2020
Sirius to combine with Third Point Re
The two firms will change name to SiriusPoint and control US$2.5bn of GWP, including in Asia.
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- August 10 2020
RKH Reinsurance Brokers hires Warwick for APAC expansion
The Hyperion-owned broker is looking to establish a treaty book in Asia.
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- August 10 2020
HK Insurance Authority “closely monitoring” US sanctions
The regulator urges market players to assess legal, business and commercial risks.
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- August 10 2020
Market to benefit from ‘Digital Silk Road’ investment
(Re)insurers to protect growing risks such as cyber, data and IP as China's digital push gathers pace.
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- August 8 2020
Sun Life opens in Singapore with Belinda Au as CEO
The move takes the life player's number of markets in Asia to eight.
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- August 7 2020
Asia monsoon season leads to US$20bn economic losses: Aon
There have been over US$750m of insured losses in China alone.
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- August 7 2020
Aviva signals Asia exit (again)
China and Singapore units should attract bids as new CEO Amanda Blanc looks to refocus.
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- August 7 2020
China announces “three year plan” for P&C market
The CBIRC is promising greater reforms -- and scrutiny.
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- August 7 2020
Philippines state insurer officials face charges in US$300m fraud
Case follows Indonesia's state-run Jiwasraya being shut down due to fraud and corruption.
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- August 6 2020
Allianz reveals mixed first half Asia results
While L&H profits fell 9%, P&C climbed 21% bolstered by Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
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- August 6 2020
Nexus hires former Aspen director for A&H Asia push
Justin Yeo will help bolster the MGA's presence in the region.
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- August 6 2020
MPHB Capital looks to divest MPI Generali stake
Generali Asia could become the majority shareholder in the Malaysia P&C player.
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- August 6 2020
Malaysia’s liberalisation to drive “structural changes”
Zainudin Ishak, CEO of Malaysian Re, says it could increase competition and drive risk-based pricing.
