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- February 11 2020
Chubb’s Longmore switches digital role for Indonesia GI president
He replaces Tai Kuan Ly who is staying at the US giant.
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- February 10 2020
China and HK’s life firms face headwinds amid growth
Premiums increased robustly in 2019 but valuations to be impacted by coronavirus and stockmarkets.
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- February 10 2020
Prudential seeks full control in China: report
British insurer is in a joint venture with Citic and any move would follow regulatory changes.
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- February 7 2020
MS Amlin shake-up comes to Asia
A more hands-on approach is needed as Will Ho takes on leadership.
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- February 7 2020
Indonesia relaxes foreign ownership, steps up bailout
Capital injections easier as a holding company is set-up to allay market fears.
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- February 7 2020
Japan and Singapore team up for Asia nat cat risk scheme
The protection programme will support lower income countries.
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- February 7 2020
Scor reduces China exposure and reveals Hagibis hit
The French giant also revised its Typhoon Faxai impact and cut its P&C global 1.1 renewal book.
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- February 7 2020
Prudential appoints emerging markets, Singapore CEOs
Wilfred Blackburn moves back to Hong Kong and Dennis Tan joins from OCBC Bank.
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- February 6 2020
Hannover Re’s renewals boosted by APAC growth
The German player has "substantially" increased P&C positions with stable pricing and conditions.
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- February 6 2020
China’s majors to post large 2019 profits amid coronavirus
Expect some stellar profit increases after tax cuts and higher investment returns.
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- February 6 2020
8 insurers charged with violating Philippine Competition Act
Entities found to have entered into anti-competitive agreements to face fines.
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- February 5 2020
Will Thailand’s motor market turnaround in 2020?
High repair costs and fierce competition are squeezing margins but rate hardening has begun.
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- February 5 2020
Will Ho replaces Simon Clarke to lead MS Amlin Asia
Head of reinsurance Asia to step up as Clarke steps down.
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- February 5 2020
Philippines to develop nat cat risk pooling facility
The facility could make catastrophe protection for privately-owned assets compulsory.
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- February 4 2020
Coronavirus impact limited for insurers so far: Moody’s
China declares all treatment expenses will be covered by public health funds.
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- February 4 2020
Tokio Marine Thailand completes merger with Safety
The newly formed player is aiming for a GWP target of US$676m in three years.
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- February 3 2020
India’s government kick starts LIC divestment
The move could help pave the way for an IPO.
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- January 31 2020
Howden’s Asia ambition
Goh Chye Huat is looking to build on a transformational year.
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- January 31 2020
Rescuing Jiwasraya
Investors line up to buy a stake in subsidiary after turmoil.
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- January 31 2020
Selina Lau promoted to HKFI chief executive
Long serving Lau to start the role in February.
