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- June 8 2020
IOC “in discussions” for Tokyo Olympics compensation
Munich Re and Swiss Re both have large exposures to the event.
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- June 4 2020
Carlyle, T&D complete US$1.8bn Fortitude acquisition from AIG
The US major is set to receive US$2.2bn in sale proceeds.
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- June 4 2020
Tokio Marine upgrades renewables after GCube purchase
GCube is looking to expand into key Asia markets to underwrite renewable energy risk.
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- June 3 2020
Japan’s majors well placed to face Covid-19 fallout
As a recession looms, MS&AD, Sompo and Tokio Marine can count on strong, diverse businesses.
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- June 1 2020
Calm or choppy waters ahead? Asia’s storm season outlook
China Re and Guy Carpenter give their predictions after a testing few years.
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- May 21 2020
Profits slump at Japan’s majors after huge disaster bills
Nat cat claims, Covid-19 and stock market turmoil have been a triple whammy.
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- May 14 2020
Learning from Japan’s heavy typhoon seasons
Leaders from Crawford, PartnerRe and Swiss Re reflect on two tumultuous years.
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- May 13 2020
Asia’s property pricing continues rise: Marsh
Q1 2020 was the fifth consecutive quarter prices have risen in the region.
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- May 12 2020
Major Asia players suffer outlook downgrades
Ratings agencies are reassessing as insurers see shrinking asset values and weakening sales.
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- May 11 2020
Five years on: Asia’s lessons from Nepal’s 2015 earthquake
Much more effort is required to build nat cat resiliency according to Aon, Munich Re and RMS.
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- May 7 2020
Hannover Re bolstered by April renewals amid Asia expansion
Premium increases from APAC - in particular Japan - help the firm's regional momentum.
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- May 6 2020
Japanese firms’ payouts top US$10bn for 2019 typhoons
Losses keep rising as firms grapple with the Covid-19 fallout and upcoming typhoon season.
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- April 28 2020
Majority of Japan’s SMEs to survive Covid-19 threat: survey
The research from NN Life is welcome news for the market.
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- April 23 2020
Scor’s majority Asia book grew 5.7% at April renewals
Japan and India grow in importance for the French firm after cutting premiums in China in January.
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- April 7 2020
BI claims expected after HK and Singapore shutdowns
Claims to spike in Asia as governments act, while US firms consult lawyers.
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- April 3 2020
Japan renewals reveal give and take after large losses
Reinsurers secured some decent rate increases, but take a long term approach.
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- April 2 2020
Munich Re drops FY guidance as pandemic impact ramps up
The German giant says this year's outlook is uncertain while claims are rising.
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- March 25 2020
Olympics cover under spotlight after postponement
The decision by Japan and the IOC is likely to have large implications for the event market.
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- March 16 2020
Japan Post finds more improper conduct, halves new hires
The group is undergoing an internal investigation of sales misconduct.
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- March 6 2020
Discipline needed in re market after Hagibis losses
Rating momentum from January needs to continue after more Japan turmoil.
