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- August 2 2022
Asia political risk rates to rise as Ukraine crisis bites
Even fairly benign countries such as Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand could see hikes of 15-20%.
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- July 26 2022
Infrastructure projects to spur Thailand’s GI market: GlobalData
Around US$37bn has been allocated by the government towards a smart city.
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- June 29 2022
Thailand’s new cannabis rules attract capacity
MGA Frontier sees D&O opportunity amid thousands of license applications to grow as a cash crop.
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- June 21 2022
WTW reinforces Thailand business with new country head
Tony Kantapasara to continue as leader for work and rewards in health, wealth and career business.
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- June 17 2022
Troubled Thai P&C player seeks turnaround after Covid claim spike
Sin Munkong Insurance is seeking the approval of a rescue plan.
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- May 19 2022
QBE and MS First Capital are liable for the BI claim from Phuket resort: report
This is believed to be the first such ruling on the interpretation of BI clauses in Singapore.
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- May 18 2022
Starr acquires FPG’s Thai operations
The firm will strengthen local product offerings with tailored commercial insurance and A&H cover.
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- April 11 2022
Marsh appoints CEO for Thailand
Current CEO Simon Cooling is relocating to Australia for a new client role with the broker.
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- April 4 2022
Thailand revokes licenses for two P&C players: report
The government is taking a more proactive approach to helping claims get paid.
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- April 1 2022
Fires, Covid and war weigh on marine lines in Asia
Tanker fires in Thailand, China lockdowns and war in Ukraine make for a gloomy outlook.
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- March 29 2022
Losses expected as Thai oil tanker explodes
The Ampar 8 was built in 2007 and is owned by Ayudhya Development Leasing.
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- March 22 2022
Thai regulator issues demands on two Covid-hit P&C players
Southeast Insurance and Thai Insurance are trying to wind down their troubled portfolios.
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- March 10 2022
Electric car insurance: profitability concerns persist
As a new dawn greets Asia’s motor industry, a dearth of data presents underwriting challenges.
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- March 9 2022
Covid exposure hurting Thai insurers
Exposure to the policies caused several insurers to collapse even before Omicron hit in January.
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- February 21 2022
Tune Protect: Asean on the ‘cusp’ of a digital revolution
With less than 2% digital penetration in Asean, motor and healthcare are ripe for disruption.
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- January 27 2022
Thai Group seeks to close Covid-hit Southeast Insurance
With the emergence of Omicron, the insurer sees no respite from a mountain of Covid claims.
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- January 3 2022
Tokio Marine appoints Asia CEO
Masahito Hirai has switched from the firm's Malaysia operations to be based in Singapore.
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- December 1 2021
Thai insurers face big Covid losses
Cheap Covid-19 products have resulted in a surge in claims after cases spiked in August.
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- October 20 2021
Thai Life files IPO registration
The company said it recorded revenue of US$1.5bn in H1 2021 while profits were up 42% compared to the previous year.
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- October 19 2021
Thailand’s insurers ‘wake up’ to digital amid muted growth
Local expert tells IAN the industry needs to embrace change post-pandemic.
