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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.
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- February 19 2020
Stella Fok to retire from Liberty Hong Kong
Long-serving Karen Lee will become HK chief executive.
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- February 19 2020
Generali and Great Eastern could bid for Axa Affin: report
The sale of the Malaysian joint venture could fetch US$650m.
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- February 17 2020
Next Jebi scale wind loss likely 20 years away: PartnerRe
A storm study has placed the 2018 storm, which caused a US$13bn loss, in historical context.
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- February 17 2020
PK Lee to retire from Ping An HK with Kelvin Cheung to succeed
The chief executive is leaving the Chinese giant after a distinguished career.
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- February 14 2020
India grants US$350m capital for 3 state insurers
The infusion of new funds could signify the next step to the merger of the state-owned insurers.
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- February 14 2020
Re market in flux, but Asia potential remains: Peak Re
Chief executive Franz Josef Hahn says pricing needs to rise although capital remains robust.
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- February 14 2020
Coronavirus spreads China M&A opportunity
Prudential and others may find China's regulator in a welcoming mood.
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- February 13 2020
Reinsurers start blockchain journey as B3i eyes Asia
The platform is looking to target more members and a trial in Asia this year.
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- February 13 2020
Mapfre Re’s 2019 earnings fall 48% from typhoon hits
The reinsurer had a challenging end to the year but global premiums climbed 19%.
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- February 12 2020
World Bank’s influence over Asia’s nat cat cover grows
Reinsurers are allying with the Washington institution to create some sizeable programmes.
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- February 12 2020
Marsh reveals buoyant Q4 Asia price increases
Global commercial pricing increased for the ninth consecutive quarter.
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- February 12 2020
China’s Huize completes US$55m Nasdaq IPO
The online broker was originally looking to raise as much as US$150m.
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- February 12 2020
MS&AD to promote Noriyuki Hara to top role: report
The chief executive of Mitsui Sumitomo is in line to lead the international major.
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- February 11 2020
Chaucer’s Margaret To sees energy sector bounce back
Rates are hardening and the future is bright at Lloyd's Singapore argues the CEO.
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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.
