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- September 23 2019
Typhoon Tapah lands in Korea, threatens Japan
The market will be on high alert as typhoon season continues.
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- September 23 2019
Ping An to IPO OneConnect in New York: report
The blockchain innovator, which has insurers in its client base, could raise US$1bn.
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- September 20 2019
Lessons from Jebi
Losses from Typhoon Jebi should not have been such a big surprise, but Faxai will test if the lessons have been learned.
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- September 20 2019
Projected Faxai losses for MS&AD and Sompo at US$2bn
The typhoon is likely to cost the majors around US$1bn each as total market claims reach 185,000.
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- September 20 2019
Axa completes Munich Re Malaysia legacy transfer
Axa Liabilities Managers' 20th acquisition has gained regulatory approval.
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- September 20 2019
RFIB granted Hong Kong authorisation
The (re)insurance broker will have its full team in place by the end of October.
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- September 20 2019
Thailand’s motor market under pressure
A reduction in the cap on broker commissions could help stem losses.
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- September 20 2019
Four Japan P&C majors plan casualty price hike: report
It would be the first rise in six years and reflects the increased costs of elderly healthcare.
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- September 19 2019
Jebi loss creep hits Lloyd’s COR
The market made an overall underwriting loss as claims climbed to US$14.5bn in first six months.
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- September 18 2019
Hong Kong ushers in IA broker regulatory era
The Insurance Authority regime is likely to be evolution rather than revolution.
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- September 18 2019
Chinese insurtech Duobaoyu raises US$282m
Jack Ma's Yunfeng Capital is leading the latest round of funding.
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- September 17 2019
Typhoon Faxai losses between US$3bn to US$7bn: AIR
At times last week's Japanese storm compared in strength with Typhoon Jebi.
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- September 17 2019
State Bank of India drops SBI General IPO plans
SBI has said it doesn't need the capital from a flotation at this stage.
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- September 16 2019
Greg Solomon to join Peak Re in November
Former Willis Re exec will be looking to ramp up the reinsurer's life and health arm.
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- September 16 2019
Sompo Asia’s CEO targets Asean motor, travel top spots
Daniel Neo has ambitious growth targets with a revamped executive team.
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- September 16 2019
Chubb invests in India digital and actuarial hubs
The two centres will start with 100 people to help service the company globally in IT and other services.
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- September 13 2019
China’s slowing growth
Continued economic growth has never looked more challenging, and that inevitably weighs on the outlook for insurers.
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- September 13 2019
Sinosure ups cover as US China trade conflict intensifies
Chinese export player is offering plenty of help and could be challenged for relaxing rules.
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- September 12 2019
Indian banks’ stakes in insurers to be capped: report
A 30% cap would be a significant change for the market.
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- September 11 2019
QBE promotes Ronak Shah to Singapore CEO
The Australian giant has made an internal appointment to replace Karl Hamann.
