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- September 2 2021
South Korea’s P&C profits under pressure as social distancing eases
Non-life income has increased by 47.5% in H1 2021 but higher loss ratios are forecast.
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- September 1 2021
Harnessing tech to close APAC’s agriculture protection gap
APAC faces a significant agriculture protection gap with only around 15% of economic losses across the region insured.
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- September 1 2021
Taishan P&C investments help neutralise underwriting losses
The insurer's non-motor book, excluding agriculture, posted a combined ratio of 114% last year.
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- September 1 2021
HKIA signs fintech MoUs with China and Macau
The agreement is part of a wider integration push across the Greater Bay Area promoting financial connectivity.
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- September 1 2021
Fubon P&C sees over 30% decline in premiums in H1 2021
Plans to grow the firm's non-motor reinsurance business in China faces intense competition, AM Best says.
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- September 1 2021
Lloyd’s Asia eyes ESG, tech improvements: webinar
New underwriting guidelines on coal and oil sands come alongside an increased focus on digital claims.
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- August 31 2021
New Zealand regulator seeks feedback on policyholder protection
Stakeholders will have until November 15 to submit their views on policyholder protection.
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- August 31 2021
Hong Kong’s H1 GWP falls 2.2% to US$39.5bn
HKIA says general insurance underwriting profits improved from US$80m to US$102m in the first half of the year.
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- August 31 2021
Vietnam’s life market sees H1 new business rise 48.5%: report
Total premiums for country's life sector are estimated at around US$3.2bn.
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- August 31 2021
Australia’s P&C market shows signs of recovery
General insurance market posts A$750m profit for June quarter as opposed to A$12m in the previous three months.
