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- December 11 2018
BHSI withdraws from Hong Kong terrorism pool
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty's customers will no longer be subject to the 3% levy on policy premiums.
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- December 10 2018
Peak Re taps ILS market with Bermuda sidecar
The reinsurer has secured US$75m of commitments from global investors.
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- December 5 2018
Japan’s insurers on hunt for foreign purchases, says Fitch
Overseas acquisitions will continue next year as part of an effort to diversify from the saturated domestic market.
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- December 5 2018
Hong Kong launches claims’ fraud database
Insurers can now upload data to the long-awaited Insurance Fraud Prevention Claims Database.
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- December 5 2018
Hong Kong Confederation of Insurance Brokers appoints Rath as chairman
The brokers' organisation has a familiar feel at the top with the reappointment of B.S. Rath.
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- December 3 2018
Fuller takes on Generali distribution role
Stephen Fuller has left French global player Axa to join the Italian insurer.
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- November 30 2018
CNA Hardy closes Lloyd’s business in Asia
More closures at Lloyd's syndicates in Asia after pressure to improve performance.
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- November 30 2018
Axa and Allianz signal further China opening
China is following through with promises to liberalise foreign investment in its insurance industry.
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- November 29 2018
Hong Kong regulator consults on brokers’ PI cover limits
Hong Kong Insurance Authority to ensure brokers are prepared for professional negligence claims.
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- November 28 2018
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions merges China and North Asia units
Sandeep Gopal, Asia Pacific chief risk officer, to relocate to Hong Kong.
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- November 27 2018
Axa to take control of Chinese motor insurer for €584m
Surprise deal with Axa Tianping's Chinese shareholders still needs regulatory approval.
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- November 26 2018
Allianz wins first 100% foreign licence in China
Global chief executive Oliver Bate hails historic step as he renews contract.
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- November 26 2018
Jebi is costliest typhoon in Japan’s history
Japanese insurers have paid out around US$5.2bn for the late August storm.
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- November 23 2018
China set to open next year?
The regulator is reportedly accelerating plans to allow fully foreign-owned ventures.
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- November 23 2018
Anbang seeks exit from US luxury hotel chain
Troubled Chinese insurer is seeking to sell Strategic Hotels & Resorts.
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- November 22 2018
Liberty merges specialty team with Ironshore in Asia Pacific
Redundancies as Liberty International Underwriters integrates local Ironshore operations across the region.
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- November 22 2018
Emerging markets to drive premium growth, says Swiss Re
However, the onus for earnings improvement is strengthening underwriting performance.
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- November 20 2018
Yunfeng completes MassMutual Asia acquisition
Deal completed after long and complex regulatory approval process.
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- November 20 2018
Report: China to accept applications for control of joint ventures
The Chinese regulator is expected to start welcoming invitations from foreign firms early next year.
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- November 16 2018
Report: JD Capital exploring sale of FT Life
Chinese private equity firm is looking at selling the Hong Kong insurer.
