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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.
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- January 31 2020
Axis hit by Japan’s “record typhoon season”: Benchimol
CEO has said 2019's group profits didn't meet expectations.
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- January 30 2020
Typhoon Hagibis to have major impact on Q4 results
Reinsurers including Scor and Swiss Re likely to exceed nat cat budgets.
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- January 30 2020
Majors’ shares hit on HKEX by coronavirus clampdown
Fewer visitors to Hong Kong and slower economic activity in China is hurting life insurers in particular.
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- January 29 2020
How is China embracing environmental standards?
Regulatory and corporate action illustrates desire to reduce risk but much more action is needed.
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- January 29 2020
Crawford forms Japan firm with ex-McLarens exec
Mamoru Tanouchi is establishing a new company in addition to the loss adjuster's branch office.
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- January 29 2020
HKIA closes as city steps up precautions over coronavirus
Hong Kong's clampdown on travelers from China is also likely to impact the life market.
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- January 24 2020
Re market on alert as coronavirus spreads
As millions travel for CNY, reinsurers' exposures are mixed.
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- January 24 2020
Hong Kong’s GDPR pivot
Cyber cover could surge after proposals for tougher rules on data breaches.
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- January 24 2020
Indonesia to address crisis with enhanced surveillance
A government bill will help regulators while the FSA itself is being investigated.
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- January 24 2020
Bad debts mount at India’s largest life player: report
The Life Insurance Corporation has been lending billions of dollars to some high profile defaulters.
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- January 23 2020
China’s PICC estimates 60% to 80% profit jump for 2019
Chinese giant had a very good year.
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- January 22 2020
Sirius’ Cramér Manhem on growth, pricing and nat cats
The president of global reinsurance explains the hiring of a fac team from ACR and Asia's appeal.
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- January 22 2020
India’s Digit valued at US$800m after latest PE round
Insurtech market gains traction as Fairfax-backed firm raises another US$84m.
