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- March 2 2020
1,500 workers engaged in improper sales at Japan Post
The company is undergoing an internal review and investigation at a cost of US$32m.
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- March 2 2020
MS&AD confirms Hara’s top role and more senior appointments
The appointments will be given a seal of approval in June at the group's shareholders meeting.
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- February 28 2020
Time for Pru to leave home?
Hedge fund manager Dan Loeb is pushing for a move to Asia.
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- February 28 2020
Covid-19 could trigger World Bank pandemic bond payout
The likely US$132m sum could help prove merits of parametric structures.
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- February 28 2020
ACR’s underwriters depart
The move had been expected since the sale to run-off player Catalina last year.
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- February 27 2020
RiverStone confirms re transfer from Aioi Nissay Dowa
Reinsurance arm from the UK branch of the Japanese firm will go into run-off.
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- February 26 2020
Covering China’s renewable energy surge
China's ambitious targets mean increased (re)insurance demand but heightened complexity.
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- February 26 2020
FWD appoints former AIA exec as managing director
Simeon Preston is returning to Asia as Rob Schimek steps up to a broader role.
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- February 26 2020
Raheja QBE’s Arora signals motor and health push
The Indian JV is looking for fast growth and to diversify.
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- February 25 2020
Taiping Re’s Polly Ho on typhoons, the GBA and BRI
The reinsurer understands the challenges and opportunities of the flagship initiatives.
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- February 25 2020
Korean Re adds Colombia office after Shanghai opening
The reinsurer is on a global expansion drive and joins other majors in Bogota.
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- February 24 2020
China’s regulator ends two-year Anbang takeover
The CBIRC took control of Anbang in February 2018 after its chairman was arrested.
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- February 24 2020
Covid-19 to impact L&H, but rebound expected: Ping An
While sales will be affected, its health platform sign-ups have surged.
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- February 24 2020
Korea’s KDB to be fined if life business unsold by March
The life player is on the market for the fourth time.
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- February 21 2020
Arch Re takes aim at Asia with marketing deal
Bermuda player to harness data science to expand into life and A&H markets.
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- February 21 2020
Singapore’s foreign players benefit from tax handout
(Re)insurers to enjoy five years of low taxes but some want further reforms.
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- February 20 2020
Japan’s April renewal pricing could double: JMP Securities
Excess of loss pricing could surge following recent typhoon activity.
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- February 19 2020
How is Covid-19 impacting Hong Kong’s event market?
Despite high-profile cancellations, communicable diseases are often overlooked in coverage.
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- February 19 2020
Swiss Re seals US$1bn buyback, sees Japan PPP opportunity
The reinsurer has identified US$900m of public private partnership related premiums.
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- February 19 2020
Philippines’ IC to issue cease & desist for capital non-compliance
Insurers need a minimum net worth of US$18m by February 28.
