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- November 11 2022
FTX collapse puts the focus on crypto insurance
Hong Kong could lead the way for much-needed regulation of the digital asset space.
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- November 11 2022
Evergreen captive sees ‘favourable’ net claims: AM Best
AM Best expects that marine underwriting results will continue to be the main driver of its bottom-line.
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- November 10 2022
ZhongAn’s investment income balances ‘marginal’ underwriting result: AM Best
Investments will continue to be the main driver of profits over the medium term.
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- November 10 2022
Tokio Marine opens digital labs in Singapore, Taipei and Tokyo
The Japanese giant is creating a new ecosystem, inspired by its Brazilian app.
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- November 10 2022
China policy push spurs demand for cyber cover
A data privacy law and a new draft cybersecurity insurance framework should help the domestic market.
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- November 9 2022
Adva Underwriting brings on board Joanne Chan for APAC marine cargo foray
Chan, who joins the specialist MGA in Hong Kong, will focus on bringing additional capacity in the region.
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- November 8 2022
PSC confirms trio of acquisitions as Hong Kong revenue climbs to US$4.5m
The group is spending US$14m on Hong Kong's Charter-Union Insurance Brokers, Ensurance UK and Australia's Trade Credit Risk.
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- November 7 2022
Opinion: Hong Kong EC terrorism pool leaves much to be desired
It is time the government adjusted the coverage limits that were set 20 years ago and allowed private participation.
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- November 4 2022
Fubon Insurance’s strong capitalisation will help rebound from Covid: AM Best
A capital injection of US$468.5m in August 2022 from its parent is sufficient to absorb the potential pandemic claims for the Taiwanese carrier.
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- November 3 2022
Chubb appoints Hong Kong travel head
Coey Lai joins from bolttech as the government gradually relaxes Covid restrictions.
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- November 2 2022
2023 target is to use data connectivity to build a vibrant ecosystem: HKIA CEO
Open API, improving data gaps and cybersecurity will be priorities, according to Clement Cheung.
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- November 1 2022
Typhoon Nanmadol losses expected at US$775m: Perils
Claims are lower than initially feared from the powerful Japanese storm.
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- November 1 2022
Lockton Korea buys financial lines broker, appoints Ben Son as CEO
Son established ESOP in 2019 and will join with his 20-strong team.
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- November 1 2022
Blockchain holds promise of more efficient Asian ILS
The distributed ledger technology may help reduce inefficiencies in buying cat bonds.
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- October 31 2022
BOCG Insurance boosted its underwriting result in 2021
AM Best expects the company to continue leveraging the branch network of its banking parent.
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- October 28 2022
Exclusive: Fosun seeking US$1.25bn for Peak Re
Offers are likely to come in at a substantial discount to Bermudian peers, IAN understands.
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- October 28 2022
Irene Chiu swaps Gallagher for Aon in Hong Kong: sources
She joins as head of growth and Delivering Aon United leader.
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- October 27 2022
Starr hires senior casualty exec as Hong Kong liability head
Jazz Tang was most recently liability underwriting manager at Bank of China Group Insurance.
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- October 27 2022
China P&C grew 10.6% YoY in the last decade
While GWP zoomed 153% to US$192bn in 2021, the share of motor moderated to 56.8% to 72.4% 10 years ago, CBIRC data shows.
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- October 26 2022
Canopius’ Newman: APAC demand and economic fundamentals ‘still very strong’
The APAC CEO tells IAN about the carrier’s regional expansion as it embarks on its next five-year plan.
