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- October 27 2020
Japan’s 2050 carbon pledge to spur market into action
The nation is pivoting towards more committed climate policies, with huge implications for (re)insurers.
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- October 26 2020
Vietnam’s market braces for claims after “devastating” floods
Thousands of hectares of crops have been submerged.
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- October 23 2020
APAC’s insurers examining nat cat exposure as costs rise: S&P
Covering wildfires, typhoons and flooding is becoming riskier and more expensive.
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- October 22 2020
Peak Re picks Swiss Re veteran for first economist role
Clarence Wong will help deliver strategic insights and thought leadership.
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- October 22 2020
Hong Kong’s IA bullish on fintech advantage
The pandemic has further highlighted the need for tech solutions, says the regulator.
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- October 22 2020
Indonesia defaults likely to dampen growth: Fitch
Insurers should refocus on corporate governance and risk management, says the ratings agency.
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- October 22 2020
McLarens’ Panes: Claims handling during pandemic “admirable”
The HK-based APAC COO speaks on regional expansion and adaptation.
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- October 21 2020
Slowdown means Malaysia’s P&C market to continue to take a hit
Pandemic disruptions are creating a long road to recovery for the sector.
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- October 20 2020
L&H market turns to Asia’s mental health risk amid Covid
Majors including AIA, Axa and Swiss Re are addressing an illness often excluded from health cover.
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- October 20 2020
South Korea is “important market”: bolttech’s Rob Schimek
FWD's sister firm has moved into its tenth country in APAC.
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- October 20 2020
Malaysia and Indonesia hold high potential: Aon
To achieve strong growth the broker says, it's best to look "beyond developed economies."
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- October 19 2020
Chinese insurers’ share prices pick up after Q3 GDP growth
Shares at China Life, PICC P&C and Ping An are all on the up today.
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- October 19 2020
MetLife Japan set for new CEO and president
The move is part of series of global leadership changes.
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- October 19 2020
Insurers race to meet Philippines’ capital requirements
Four firms have been given a fresh deadline.
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- October 16 2020
Pricing “tsunami” on its way, says Peak Re’s Hahn
Reinsurers need to be aggressive on pricing, but not unreasonable, according to the HK-based CEO.
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- October 15 2020
SIRC 2020 gears up for virtual event
Swiss Re will co-host the popular conference.
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- October 15 2020
Asia’s market to emerge “stronger” post-pandemic: Generali’s Leonardi
The Hong Kong-based Asia leader is optimistic despite the challenges ahead.
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- October 15 2020
Insurtech Cover Genius raises fresh capital for SEA push
The US$15m raise comes after an ex-Manulife exec was hired as SEA and India MD in August.
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- October 14 2020
China’s state insurers shuffle leaders, including scandal-hit PICC
PICC has been dealing with the fall out from fake gold bars being used as collateral in a transaction.
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- October 14 2020
Etiqa Insurance Singapore names new CEO
The exec is switching from Great Eastern Life and will start later this week.
