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- October 14 2019
Japan counts cost of Super Typhoon Hagibis
The Tokyo storm was the strongest in 60 years and will trigger millions in claims.
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- October 14 2019
Former Chubb exec to join AIG Singapore
Liam Burrell is set to join the US giant's regional team in a broker and client role.
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- October 11 2019
Thai regulator needs teeth
The OIC should be given more independence, says the IMF in its latest assessment.
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- October 11 2019
Disruptions expected as Super Typhoon Hagibis nears Japan
The most violent typhoon of the year will bring significant business and travel disruptions.
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- October 11 2019
South Korea’s FSC to delay IFRS17
The country's regulatory body will delay by one year the adoption of the new global accounting standards.
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- October 10 2019
Winnie Wong leads Asia Insurance’s diversification
The Hong Kong insurer has teamed up with the founder of Hillhouse Capital.
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- October 10 2019
Regional execs extol digital potential at summit
Directors at FWD, MSIG and Ping An shared strategies at an FT event in Hong Kong.
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- October 10 2019
Taiwan firms to face Formosa bonds redemption: report
Insurers purchased over US$180bn of the dollar-denominated bonds.
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- October 9 2019
Hong Kong’s regulator issues first GI virtual licence
Avo will be the first beneficiary of this particular license under the Fast Track scheme.
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- October 9 2019
Super Typhoon Hagibis approaching Japan
The 19th typhoon of the year to hit Japan has been upgraded to a super storm.
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- October 9 2019
Korea’s Kyobo Life to grow global assets
Korea's third-largest life insurer to increase international investment as bond yields fall.
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- October 8 2019
The rise of Chinese insurtech
With online penetration at a low base, there has been a flood of capital in the sector.
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- October 8 2019
Malaysia’s fire detariffication set for delay: report
The long awaited reform is still being scrutinised by the regulator.
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- October 7 2019
McLarens hires former AIG exec Parsons in Hong Kong
The loss adjuster has made another senior hire in the Special Administrative Region.
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- October 7 2019
Allianz and AmGeneral discussions hit snag: report
Any deal might have been hampered by regulatory concerns over market share.
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- October 4 2019
Tokio Marine’s Komiya hails US$3.1bn Pure deal
Deal for high-net-worth US player is a big move for the newly appointed CEO.
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- October 4 2019
Small in Japan
Tokio Marine has continued its successful international diversification with the Pure acquisition.
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- October 4 2019
China’s pork crisis
Response to swine fever epidemic must include modernisation of farming and bigger role for insurance.
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- October 3 2019
Sun Life Philippines’ CEO to lead PLIA
Company veteran Benedict Sison to head up the Philippine Life Insurance Association.
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- October 3 2019
India’s GIC targets Russia, Brazil expansion
The national reinsurer is looking abroad.
