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- July 10 2020
Japan’s majors to hike rates after paying out billions
Several years of major nat cats means price rises for fire insurance next year.
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- July 10 2020
People round-up: AIA, Aviva, HSBC Life, Pacific Life Re, TCS
Amanda Blanc is Aviva's new global chief executive as Maurice Tulloch leaves for personal reasons.
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- July 10 2020
Chinese motor reforms are “credit negative” for insurers: Moody’s
The regulator's sweeping changes could increase loss ratios from 60% to 75%.
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- July 9 2020
Indonesia to close Jiwasraya and “save policyholders”
The state says a new insurer will pay the troubled life player's over US$1bn of outstanding claims.
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- July 9 2020
India’s insurers may power state start-up funds
National insurers (such as GIC and LIC) are seen as large reservoirs of untapped capital.
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- July 9 2020
Insurance Authority’s Cheung on HK’s regulatory path
The regulator wants to promote confidence in HK's market potential, and its cross-border tie-ups.
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- July 8 2020
QBE exits India as Paytm’s founder taps market
Vijay Shekha Sharma's purchase of QBE Raheja has seen another Australian insurer depart.
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- July 8 2020
Japan’s torrential July rainfall manageable for P&C players
Loss estimates not yet released from the wild recent weather but Moody's isn't too concerned.
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- July 8 2020
Crawford welcomes new Taiwan country manager
The loss adjuster has handed the post to a director.
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- July 7 2020
GIC Re’s downgrade adds to Srivastava’s challenges
Underwriting losses and Covid-19 market volatility are undermining a return to profitability.
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- July 7 2020
India’s Paytm to acquire Raheja QBE in “all-cash deal”
India's payments giant makes a serious move into insurance.
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- July 6 2020
HK life players double down on GBA with agent hiring spree
Market players remain bullish about cross-border growth.
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- July 6 2020
HKFI reveals committee and taskforce members for 2020/2021
Many market heavyweights are onboard for the important positions.
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- July 6 2020
Digital player bolttech’s rapid-fire Asia expansion
FWD's sister firm, led by Rob Schimek, looks poised to follow a similar growth path.
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- July 6 2020
Lloyd’s Angela Kelly to take on Australia state role
After leaving Lloyd's later in July, Kelly will join Victoria's insurer and risk adviser.
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- July 3 2020
HK government unveils US$15.5m fintech scheme
The SAR is ramping up support for the sector through its Cyberport hub.
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- July 3 2020
MetLife commits to Asia as HK sale to FWD completes
The US giant will concentrate on China, Japan and South Korea.
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- July 2 2020
Ping An appoints new co-CEO
The firm's chief financial officer steps up as the founder of the Chinese giant steps down.
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- July 2 2020
Axa XL handed China reinsurance license in Shanghai
The specialist player will switch its business license from insurance.
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- July 2 2020
QBE’s Hammond on transformation and growth
The Asia chief executive discusses Covid-19, going digital and restructuring.
