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- December 18 2018
Insurers’ social contributions are important too
William Cox and Patrick Rozario explain how insurance firms are contributing to Social ROI.
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- December 18 2018
Solvency ratios are improving in China: regulator
Risk profiles are benefiting from reduced leverage and enhanced business structures.
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- December 18 2018
Millions more living in Japan’s flood zones: study
The number of households in flood-prone areas has climbed 25% since 1995.
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- December 17 2018
Japan Post eyes stake in US firm Aflac
One of Japan's largest insurers is looking to diversify in the US through an investment of up to US$2.6bn.
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- December 14 2018
Asia’s first sidecar
Peak Re launched Asia’s first sidecar transaction, attracting US$75m of international capital.
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- December 14 2018
Anbang seeks to offload US$2.4bn bank stake
The troubled insurer is trying to facilitate yet another sale to raise capital and simplify the business.
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- December 14 2018
Compensation claims are rising rapidly in Asia Pacific
Claims are on the increase around the region according to Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty.
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- December 13 2018
Kyobo Life has new year IPO wish
Life insurer will raise capital next year by floating on the Korea Exchange.
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- December 12 2018
29 firms jump on the Belt and Road Insurance Exchange
The Hong Kong regulator's initiative has had a warm welcome from the market.
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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.
