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- October 28 2020
Samsung chairman’s passing could affect insurance units
Lee Kun-hee's death may particularly impact Samsung Life.
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- October 27 2020
Westpac flags US$289m life unit write-down in tough H2
The embattled bank is facing a US$870m after-tax profit drop.
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- October 27 2020
AIG names new global CEO, plans to spin off life operations
AIA's Hong Kong IPO in 2010 could be a good blueprint for the US giant's plans.
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- October 27 2020
Insurtech and GBA are market bright spots: HK’s IA chairman
Moses Cheng highlights the opportunities created by the current crisis.
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- October 27 2020
Japan’s 2050 carbon pledge to spur market into action
The nation is pivoting towards more committed climate policies, with huge implications for (re)insurers.
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- October 26 2020
Vietnam’s market braces for claims after “devastating” floods
Thousands of hectares of crops have been submerged.
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- October 26 2020
Asta-backed Lloyd’s syndicate-in-a-box targets US$25m GWP
It will start placing business in January and is aimed at mutuals in Australia and New Zealand.
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- October 26 2020
IAG’s growth sluggish as outgoing Harmer flags “challenging” H2
The firm's incoming CEO will take the reins after an exceptionally tricky period.
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- October 23 2020
QBE appoints veteran as interim global CEO
The search for a successor to Pat Regan continues.
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- October 23 2020
APAC’s insurers examining nat cat exposure as costs rise: S&P
Covering wildfires, typhoons and flooding is becoming riskier and more expensive.