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- February 8 2019
QBE appoints Jason Hammond as Asia CEO
Long serving executive Hammond takes up the role following several restructures.
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- February 8 2019
Hong Kong’s reinsurers benefit from rule change
Reinsurers in the SAR saw healthy growth in 2018 as China tweaked rules.
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- February 5 2019
Australian market avoids major overhaul
Decision over commissions is postponed but the Royal Commission wants greater claims oversight.
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- February 5 2019
Merger date of India’s P&C giants in doubt
Patience is required before the merger happens according to the department in charge.
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- February 5 2019
Japan’s insurers eye China
The next wave of foreign acquisitions for Japan's insurers could be in China.
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- February 4 2019
QBE transfers Hong Kong EC book to rival
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions to take on construction employees' compensation portfolio.
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- February 4 2019
Markel’s Cannock calls for pricing discipline
Matt Cannock, Markel's head of Asia, wants a year of "normality" for pricing and risk appetite.
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- February 4 2019
Record rain wreaks havoc in northern Queensland
The Insurance Council of Australia has declared a catastrophe in Townsville.
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- February 1 2019
MetLife eyes India stake increase after failed IPO
Global life insurer is looking to increase its stake in the joint venture PNB MetLife.
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- February 1 2019
Munich Re opens Thailand office
Former Thaivivat executive Lucien Heijstee will head the new rep office.
