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- June 8 2020
IOC “in discussions” for Tokyo Olympics compensation
Munich Re and Swiss Re both have large exposures to the event.
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- June 8 2020
South Korea eyes stricter supervision for financial conglomerates
There has been a regulatory loophole for years.
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- June 5 2020
Covid-19 sparks demand for fresh capital
Market players are preparing for losses and eyeing opportunities, including in Asia.
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- June 4 2020
Munich Re’s Farny on preparing for future risks
The APAC exec reflects on growth opportunities, pandemic coverage, BI claims and typhoon season.
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- June 4 2020
Carlyle, T&D complete US$1.8bn Fortitude acquisition from AIG
The US major is set to receive US$2.2bn in sale proceeds.
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- June 4 2020
Tokio Marine upgrades renewables after GCube purchase
GCube is looking to expand into key Asia markets to underwrite renewable energy risk.
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- June 3 2020
Japan’s majors well placed to face Covid-19 fallout
As a recession looms, MS&AD, Sompo and Tokio Marine can count on strong, diverse businesses.
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- June 3 2020
Swiss Re CorSo selects APAC property and specialty lead
A long-serving company exec is moving from Chicago to Singapore.
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- June 2 2020
Hong Kong’s life market in flux
All-important mainland sales have collapsed but there is hope for a bounce back.
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- June 2 2020
China’s Huize sees 40% GWP jump as CEO “optimistic”
The digital player's results follow its downgraded Nasdaq IPO in February.
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- June 1 2020
HK market soars to US$21bn, “mounting pressures” to come
The Insurance Authority expects an economic downturn and market stress moving forward.
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- June 1 2020
Calm or choppy waters ahead? Asia’s storm season outlook
China Re and Guy Carpenter give their predictions after a testing few years.
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- June 1 2020
Kakao and Samsung Fire & Marine end digital venture
A disagreement about selling motor insurance is understood to be the key reason.
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- May 27 2020
Anna Lee promoted at Swiss Re
Head of business services Asia to take on a P&C regional role.
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- May 27 2020
HKIA’s Belt and Road exchange signs up marine association
The International Union of Marine Insurance joins 41 other members.
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- May 25 2020
EAIC’s 2020 conference in Seoul delayed by two years
The organising committee has taken the difficult decision to postpone as a result of Covid-19.
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- May 25 2020
Luckin fraud places China D&O under the spotlight
A coffee chain scandal, Covid-19 and enhanced regulations are highlighting the importance of D&O cover.
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- May 22 2020
Insurance asset managers to favour Asia after Covid-19
The region has proven its emergency readiness for future crises.
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- May 22 2020
Hana Financial to launch digital P&C division
The new operation will be operated via Hana Financial's most recent acquisition.
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- May 21 2020
CBIRC issues new credit insurance requirements
China's insurers are beginning to face greater scrutiny at home and abroad.
