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- June 3 2021
HKIA’s ‘pandemic passport’ not enough for normality
Relaxed quarantine requirements for insurance execs are now in place.
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- June 2 2021
Hong Kong start-up FuSure Re eyes China health market
Another reinsurer backed by a mainland powerhouse has set up shop in the SAR.
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- June 1 2021
Tencent-backed venture receives HK reinsurance licence–report
FuSure Reinsurance has applied to reinsure 17 non-life lines including railway rolling stock, aircraft and ship liability.
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- June 1 2021
Hong Kong’s non-life underwriting profit up 55.6% in Q1
Regulator data shows GWP for non-life insurance remained flat at US$2.36bn.
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- May 31 2021
HKIA suspends broker’s license for regulatory breach
The regulator also issues fines for failing to submit audited financial documents.
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- May 28 2021
HKIA extends temporary facilitative measures to September 30
The exemption allows for the distribution of certain products via digital channels, telemarketing, post or video conferencing.
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- May 25 2021
Shenzhen skyscraper wobble puts focus on construction liability
Professional indemnity insurance would likely be the focus of any claim.
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- May 24 2021
Peak Re to keep Asia focus amid global expansion
CEO Franz Josef Hahn tells IAN “Asia will always be our home" as other markets near 40% of GWP.
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- May 20 2021
Q&A: HKFI’s new chairman on the GBA, RBC and ESG
HSBC's Edward Moncreiffe explains some of the association's priorities over the next 12 months.
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- May 18 2021
Peak Re hires from Hannover Re for global retro head
Sascha Bruns is set to join in September and will work on strategy for P&C business.
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- May 17 2021
HKIA designates AIA, Prudential, FWD under GWS framework
Hong Kong joins Australia, Bermuda, Singapore and the UK by enacting group-wide oversight.
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- May 13 2021
Gallagher agrees deal for Willis Re
The agreement excludes reinsurance assets in Hong Kong and China and helps Aon's purchase of WTW.
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- May 11 2021
Zurich’s Min-Jie Ye to lead FWD GI Hong Kong: sources
IAN understands the head of HK specialty is set for a senior position at FWD General Insurance.
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- May 5 2021
Hong Kong’s ILS push builds momentum
IAN understands the first issuance will come by the end of Q3 2021.
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- May 3 2021
Hong Kong broker Convoy to be delisted
The move takes place on May 4 after a series of governance issues at the firm.
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- April 30 2021
Allianz-backed WeLab eyes IPO: report
The Hong Kong headquartered digital bank and insurtech could be valued at US$1.5-2bn.
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- April 27 2021
Tugu Insurance Hong Kong appoints new CEO
Kenny Pang has over 30 years of experience including at AIG and Dah Sing Insurance.
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- April 23 2021
Asia Affinity launches Hong Kong reinsurance broker
Acacia Insurance Solutions joins the market with industry veteran Susanna Lam at the helm.
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- April 21 2021
Nova Insurance eyes expansion after FSE seals acquisition
General manager Patrick Chan tells IAN it will consider M&A opportunities and team hires.
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- April 20 2021
D&O cover in spotlight as Asia eyes SPACs boom
Expert tells IAN the market has seen an increase in enquiries for cover from Asia-based funds.
