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- September 17 2021
Q&A: Swiss Re Corporate Solutions’ Vanessa Priede
International programs are becoming increasingly popular.
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- September 16 2021
India seeks US$100bn plus valuation for LIC – report
The government is considering selling a 5-10% stake in the life insurance player.
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- September 16 2021
Digital ecosystems boost Asia’s insurtech space: CapGemini
The consultancy firm says Ping An has earmarked US$14.5bn for research and development over the next decade.
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- September 16 2021
Scor targets ‘best market dynamics in a decade’
Reinsurance margin enhancement offers opportunities in fast-growth markets such as Asia.
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- September 16 2021
Asia medical malpractice, clinical trials cover primed to grow
Newline Asia experts tell Lloyd's webinar that some claims costs are up 62% over the last nine years.
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- September 15 2021
February’s Fukishima earthquake claims rise to US$1.88bn: GIAJ
The industry association says the event has resulted in over 213,000 claims so far and has cost insurers nearly US$2bn.
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- September 15 2021
Hero Insurance Broking gains reinsurance licence — report
Hero Enterprise chairman Sunil Munjal says the broker wants to offer lines such as manufacturing and employee benefits.
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- September 15 2021
Renewable energy risks climb in Asia: Lloyd’s webinar
Solar and wind farms are more susceptible to nat cats than traditional forms of energy.
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- September 15 2021
Asia nat cat costs double since 2010
Floods, earthquakes and typhoons have caused economic losses of around US$650 billion over the past decade.
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- September 14 2021
Markel adds senior fine art and specie underwriter in Singapore
Janita Leu will report to the specialty player's Asia director Colin Fordham.
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- September 14 2021
Falcon GM to join Hong Leong Insurance in Hong Kong – sources
IAN understands that Cody Hui is making the switch with Furmen Chiu set to join Falcon.
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- September 14 2021
Hannover Re eyes APAC growth, stable 2022 renewals
The reinsurer says it has achieved and -- in some instances -- outperformed its initial profit targets in the region.
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- September 13 2021
HK’s temporary facilitative measures extended to March 2022
The HKIA's exemption allows for the distribution of certain products via digital channels, telemarketing, post or video conferencing.
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- September 13 2021
MSIG Singapore taps Mack Eng as new CEO
The current chief executive Craig Ellis is retiring and returning to Australia.
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- September 13 2021
Malaysian regulator seeks feedback on bancassurance
The central bank has given stakeholders until September 30 to submit feedback.
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- September 10 2021
Indian authority issues guidance on cyber insurance
The IRDAI wants insurers to review their existing cyber products as attacks accelerate during the pandemic.
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- September 10 2021
Vietnam rebound crashes into delta variant
Non-life premiums grew 11% in the first half but surging Covid cases threaten recovery.
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- September 9 2021
CBIRC says motor insurance reforms meeting objectives
Regulator says auto insurance's share of the P&C market is nearing that of US and Japan after last year's regulatory changes.
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- September 9 2021
HSBC Life appoints new Singapore head
Ho Lee Yen joins as chief executive officer from AIA Singapore, where she held the role of chief distribution officer.
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- September 9 2021
Underwriting pressures weigh on Asia’s reinsurers
Capacity, pricing and climate change are all affecting the industry’s outlook.
