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- June 20 2025
Aggregated losses from typhoon Wutip could reach hundreds of millions of US dollars: Aon
Particularly significant economic and insured losses are expected due to widespread flooding in southern China.
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- May 15 2025
Vietnam’s PVI partners South Korea’s EGI for engineering guarantee insurance foray
Cooperation aims to create favourable conditions for South Korean construction enterprises to participate in infrastructure projects in Vietnam.
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- May 9 2025
Favourable underwriting to help VinaRe deliver strong operating performance: AM Best
Global rating agency affirms financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and long-term issuer credit rating of bbb+ (Good), with a stable outlook for the national reinsurer of Vietnam.
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- April 10 2025
US tariffs may slow premium growth in trade-related P&C lines, raise claim costs: Moody’s
Supply chain disruptions and lower trade volumes could significantly reduce insurance demand for certain lines in Asia like marine cargo and credit.
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- April 4 2025
Trump’s tariffs on Asia to strain supply chains and regional economies
As markets react negatively, experts warn of potential vulnerabilities, particularly in sectors like specialty insurance and agriculture, highlighting the far-reaching implications of escalating trade tensions.
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- April 3 2025
Prudential names John Cai as Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and agency CEO
Hong Kong-based Cai's appointment comes as Solmaz Altin, regional CEO for growth markets, health and agency, relocates to Europe.
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- March 21 2025
Despite Typhoon Yagi losses, Hanoi Re to maintain strong capital buffers: AM Best
Global rating agency affirms insurer rating of B++ (good) for the reinsurer, with a stable outlook.
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- March 21 2025
Vietnam’s PVI Insurance to benefit from profitable commercial, retail lines: AM Best
Global rating agency affirms insurer rating of A- (excellent) with a stable outlook for Vietnam's largest non-life insurer.
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- March 3 2025
Chubb to buy Liberty Mutual’s P&C arms in Thailand, Vietnam
Two Liberty insurance businesses produced approximately US$275m in net premiums written in 2024.
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- February 17 2025
Vietnamese coffee farmers receive first-ever payout from Willis’ parametric policy
The risk transfer solution, backed by the Natural Disaster Fund and in partnership with Bao Minh Insurance, uses satellite data to measure rainfall levels in the country’s coffee-growing regions.
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- January 22 2025
APAC records nat cat insured losses at US$8bn in 2024, the lowest since 2012: Gallagher Re
Three events - China seasonal floods, Typhoon Yagi, and Japan’s Noto Peninsula Earthquake - drove 68% of economic losses, or US$88bn, in the region.
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- January 22 2025
First for Vietnam as Circles Group, Bao Minh Insurance offer film, event solutions
MGA will provide A-rated capacity, products and underwriting, while the Vietnamese insurer will offer distribution and local regulatory paper.
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- January 17 2025
Vietnam’s PTI to benefit from remedial measures, portfolio revamp: AM Best
The rating agency has affirmed rating of B++ (good) and upgraded the carrier´s outlook from negative to stable reflecting its strong balance sheet.
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- January 16 2025
Vietnam’s biggest non-life carrier PVI tops US$525m premiums revenue in 2024
It accounts for 17% of total premiums collected by the country’s general insurance sector, consisting of 32 companies.
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- December 16 2024
PetroVietnam to fully exit domestic insurance arm by end-2025
Petroleum firm plans to exit HDI Global-backed PetroVietnam Insurance Corporation (PVI) as part of a restructuring of state-owned companies.
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- December 16 2024
Chinese broker Huize plans Philippines, Singapore foray
The move is part of the Nasdaq-listed insurtech platform’s target to generate 30% of its total revenue from overseas markets by 2026.
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- December 13 2024
Vietnam’s Bao Minh Insurance expected to maintain the strongest level of risk-adjusted capitalisation: AM Best
AM Best affirms financial strength rating of ‘B++’ (good), long-term issuer credit rating of ‘bbb’ (good) and the Vietnam national scale rating of ‘aaa.VN’ (exceptional) to BMI.
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- December 11 2024
Korean general insurers strengthen overseas push with Indonesia outreach
Carriers from the country have been expanding their operations in South-East Asian countries, including Indonesia and Vietnam.
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- December 6 2024
Vietnam’s Petrolimex Insurance could see volatility ahead over Yagi losses: AM Best
AM Best has affirmed an insurer rating of B++ (good) with a stable outlook to PJICO.
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- December 6 2024
IFRS 17 readiness and implementation “not fit for purpose” for some APAC players
There are “specific pockets” where problems with IFRS 17 are still manifest in the Asia market, including aspects of reporting.
