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- March 24 2020
World Bank’s pandemic bond under scrutiny
Despite thousands of deaths and financial turmoil, it still isn’t clear if the facility will trigger.
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- March 23 2020
Sompo International promotes Christopher Donelan to Re CEO
Donelan replaces Stephen Young who has resigned after 17 years.
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- March 19 2020
Lloyd’s shutters underwriting room in London
The move follows UK government advice.
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- March 19 2020
Firms urged to “move on” with IFRS 17 despite delay
KPMG's Erik Bleekrode predicts the next few years will "get even harder" after IASB acts.
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- March 18 2020
Aon-WTW merger faces regulatory and timing hurdles
Mega broker tie-up will squeeze client choice in Asia - especially in re broking.
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- March 16 2020
Lloyd’s completes Covid-19 24 hour stress test
As the virus spreads in the UK, the market could be forced to work remotely.
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- March 13 2020
Olympics 2020 stands out in event cancellation market
Most disrupted events won't be covered but the Olympics will be.
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- March 13 2020
Prudential’s Wells is “focused on growth opportunities”
The insurer had a solid 2019 as it looks to pivot more to Asia.
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- March 13 2020
Swiss Re and Microsoft in global data tie-up
The partnership will harness greater data risk management and product insights, including in Asia.
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- March 11 2020
Ratings agencies revise outlooks for Aon and WTW
Overall there is an upbeat sentiment to the proposed deal.
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- March 10 2020
Aon and WTW US$30bn tie-up to have large Asia presence
Aon's chief executive Greg Case sees US$800m of synergies if the all share offer is fully approved.
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- March 10 2020
China slowdown, climate and business disruption rise on risk agenda
Two major risk surveys highlight BI, the economy and the environment as key business concerns.
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- March 9 2020
Prudential eyes potential US arm split: report
If the move goes ahead it could see Pru move its London HQ to Asia.
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- March 6 2020
Tokio Marine HCC boosts renewables with GCube purchase
HCC will boost its underwriting capacity and international portfolio, including in Asia.
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- March 5 2020
Covéa to expand Asia reach after PartnerRe agreement
US$9bn M&A deal with Exor will be completed by the end of the year.
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- March 4 2020
Covid-19 rattles supply chains and reveals BI shortfall
'Just in time' supply and lack of diversification bring greater risks which aren't necessarily well covered.
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- March 2 2020
AIG rings APAC CEO changes under Duperreault
Jon Hancock and Alexander Mandilas latest to join after AIG returned to underwriting profit in 2019.
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- March 2 2020
Munich Re’s chairman bullish as Japan renewals to rise
The German giant had a positive financial result for 2019 despite some major losses.
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- February 28 2020
Jon Hancock to lead AIG international GI
The Lloyd's performance director will oversee AIG's Asia Pacific operation.
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- February 28 2020
Munich Re confirms US$1bn buyback timetable
The plan involves 3.9 million shares and 2.7% of the share capital.
