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- September 27 2018
Over $1bn insured losses from Mangkhut, says AIR
This year's most powerful storm caused major property damage and business interruption in China, Hong Kong and Macau.
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- September 26 2018
Japan flood claims hit US$1.5bn
The flooding in July was prompted by extreme levels of rainfall.
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- September 21 2018
Typhoon Mangkhut’s wake-up call
The damage caused in Hong Kong last weekend could cost the insurance industry more than US$1bn.
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- September 21 2018
China Re’s acquisition of Chaucer is credit positive
Moody's says the deal will complement its existing product offerings and increase its geographic diversification.
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- September 20 2018
Korean risk-based capital ratios rise
A modest leap in profits and investment income was among the reasons for the ratio’s improvement.
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- September 18 2018
Lei Yu appointed North Asia CEO for QBE
Lei Yu to move from US broking powerhouse to Australian insurance giant in Hong Kong.
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- September 18 2018
Hyundai Life changes name to Fubon Hyundai Life
The change comes after Taiwan’s Fubon Life Insurance increased its stake to 62.4%.
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- September 17 2018
Solid results for HK-listed Chinese life and P&C insurers
The good first half performance comes despite the fact that both sectors face various challenges.
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- September 14 2018
China Re buys Chaucer for US$950m
China's largest reinsurance group has bought one of the largest insurers at Lloyd's.
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- September 14 2018
China Re going global
The Chinese state-owned reinsurer is buying Lloyd's speciality insurer Chaucer from Hanover for US$950m.
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- September 14 2018
Digital Hong Kong
Two insurers, Blue and OneDegree, are vying to be known as the city’s first true digital players.
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- September 13 2018
China’s premium income falls by 2.4% in seven months
Insurers in the country continue to feel the effects of tighter regulations on the sector.
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- September 13 2018
Blue starts operations as digital life insurer in HK
The city's first purely digital life insurer will capitalise on its direct selling ability to offer lower rates.
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- September 11 2018
Typhoon Jebi losses could reach US$4.5bn
The typhoon Jebi, which made landfall on September 4, was the strongest to hit Japan in 25 years.
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- September 7 2018
Dismantling of Anbang continues
JP Morgan has reportedly secured the mandate to handle the sale of its Dutch unit.
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- September 7 2018
Life support
Mainland Chinese buyers continue to play a significant role in Hong Kong’s life insurance market.
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- September 7 2018
Anbang looks to sell Dutch insurer Vivat for over US$1.5bn
Two Dutch insurers, Aegon and ASR, have reportedly expressed interest in bidding for the unit.
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- September 5 2018
Dai-ichi Life confirms purchase of Suncorp’s life arm
Japan’s Dai-ichi Life to pay A$640 million (US$460 million) for the Australian life firm.
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- September 4 2018
Online P&C insurers growing rapidly in China
Online-only insurers took a 24% share of P&C premiums during the first half of the year.
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- September 4 2018
David Fried joins Preferred Global Health as CEO
The former QBE Asia-Pacific CEO will share his time between the headquarters in Boston and Hong Kong.
