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- March 18 2021
Japan 1.4 wind hikes to top 7.5%: sources
IAN understands earthquake renewal rates are also set to climb by up to 5%.
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- March 17 2021
China’s January GWP exceeds US$150bn
CBIRC data shows a strong start to the year with health insurance premiums up 28%.
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- March 17 2021
Bitcoin mining cover needs ‘realistic’ pricing
As policy requests grow, expert tells IAN the risk exceeds traditional data centres.
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- March 16 2021
AIG Korea appoints Ramzi Toubassy as new CEO
The Malaysia-based AmMetLife head is set to replace the retiring Douglas Min on April 1.
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- March 16 2021
Hong Kong’s general sales rebound amid ongoing life slump
Experts tell IAN the local market is far too dependent on mainland customers.
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- March 15 2021
Ted Wai to leave FWD in Hong Kong: sources
IAN understands the general insurance head — in situ since 2013 — decided to leave last week.
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- March 12 2021
Japan earthquake protection gap remains high: Swiss Re
A decade on from the Great East Japan Earthquake, many businesses still lack coverage.
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- March 12 2021
AIA sees 2021 momentum after challenging year
A Hong Kong-based broker tells IAN that business is 'returning to normal' after the 2020 downturn.
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- March 10 2021
Korea’s Shinhan raising funds for potential P&C buy: report
The country's general insurance market has also drawn interest from leading digital platforms like Kakao and Naver.
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- March 10 2021
Q&A: FWD’s Phong highlights ‘legacy light’ advantage
Group CEO tells IAN how the firm's 'digital-first' strategy helped the HK insurer respond to Covid-19.
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- March 9 2021
Nova Insurance to join HK-listed FSE Services Group
GM Patrick Chan told IAN the broker will have more resources to expand once the deal is completed.
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- March 8 2021
WeLab targets Asia insurance after US$75m fundraising
The Series C round was led by the digital investment unit of Allianz.
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- March 8 2021
International Women’s Day Q&A: MetLife China CEO Siyi Sun
InsuranceAsia News exclusive interview highlights how the industry is tackling the issue of gender equality across Asia.
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- March 5 2021
Taiwan regulatory supervision steps up as profits rise 33%
The FSC is changing capital and investment requirements to support insurers' resilience.
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- March 5 2021
Asia’s aviation market set to harden further
Aon's Gary Moran says premiums are dependent on a broader airline industry recovery.
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- March 5 2021
PSC eyes acquisition spree following UK, HK deals
MD Tony Robinson tells IAN the firm has also merged a trio of Hong Kong purchases.
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- March 3 2021
Japan and EU regulators ink co-operation pact
The FSA and EIOPA agreement places limits on the use of confidential information.
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- March 3 2021
China’s digital dividend doesn’t come cheap
Dedicated online P&C insurers such as TK.CN, Anxin and E An have struggled to make profits.
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- March 2 2021
Terence Chen resigns from Asia-Pacific P&C Insurance: sources
The Hong Kong general manager joined the firm earlier in the year after 25 years at Ping An.
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- March 2 2021
CBIRC chair wants ‘more effective ways’ to attract foreign capital
Guo Shuqing says the regulator has scored “victories against financial risks" over the last year.
