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- April 23 2020
Growth forecast for Hong Kong’s life firms dips
The SAR has controlled the spread of Covid-19 but sentiment has dropped.
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- April 23 2020
Scor’s majority Asia book grew 5.7% at April renewals
Japan and India grow in importance for the French firm after cutting premiums in China in January.
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- April 21 2020
P&C players on the hook as China returns to work
Hastily devised policies and limited data pose risk to underwriting stability post Covid-19.
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- April 21 2020
China Life’s premium income jumps 13% in Q1
The Beijing giant hasn't seen on impact of sales from the Covid-19 crisis so far.
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- April 20 2020
Australia’s PSC expands in Asia with two HK deals
The broking group sees Charter Gilman and Globe Insurance as a foundation in the region.
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- April 20 2020
Will digital be Hong Kong’s driving force post Covid-19?
The virus outbreak could be the catalyst to accelerate innovation.
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- April 16 2020
Zurich’s Jack Howell on M&A, Covid-19 and WFH
The Swiss powerhouse has been snapping up firms in the region and adapting to the pandemic.
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- April 16 2020
Korea Development Bank edges closer to life sale
Local private equity player PE firm JC Partners is thought to be in the running.
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- April 14 2020
Is China’s GWP bouncing back from Covid-19?
Sales growth paused in February but is recovering in many provinces.
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- April 14 2020
Prudential Life Korea sold to KB Financial for US$1.9bn
The domestic financial group has won out after a bidding war.
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- April 9 2020
Prudential benefits from HK regulation over dividends
The switch to Hong Kong oversight has taken the pressure off as peers suspend payouts.
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- April 9 2020
Former AGCS exec joins RKH Specialty as Asia Pacific CEO
Paul O'Neill will succeed Stuart Beatty, who moves into a reinsurance leadership role with RKH.
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- April 8 2020
Peak Re acquires Bermuda ILS player Lutece Holdings
Chief executive Franz Josef Hahn eyes opportunity to enhance third party management capibilities.
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- April 8 2020
Asia’s market leaders adapt to Covid-19
The crisis is an opportunity to think out of the box - including returning premiums.
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- April 7 2020
BI claims expected after HK and Singapore shutdowns
Claims to spike in Asia as governments act, while US firms consult lawyers.
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- April 7 2020
Markel bolsters marine team in Hong Kong and India
Underwriters Danielle Yu and Nitin Marathe to work with head of Asia marine Chris Fordham.
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- April 3 2020
Japan renewals reveal give and take after large losses
Reinsurers secured some decent rate increases, but take a long term approach.
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- April 2 2020
China Re proceeds with global expansion, eyes US opening
Despite the Covid-19 hit, China's largest reinsurer is looking overseas.
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- April 2 2020
Munich Re drops FY guidance as pandemic impact ramps up
The German giant says this year's outlook is uncertain while claims are rising.
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- April 1 2020
Can tax incentives boost Hong Kong’s market?
A government advisory committee is urging action to help compete with Singapore.
