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- January 16 2019
Japan’s typhoons push Swiss Re’s 2018 claims bill to US$2.9bn
The claims burden from two powerful typhoons in Japan have increased by US$320m for the reinsurer.
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- January 16 2019
Bangkok Insurance appoints CEO
The P&C insurer has appointed company director Apisit Anantanatarat as chief executive.
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- January 16 2019
Singapore Life plots overseas expansion after investment
Aberdeen Standard Investments is the latest investor in the digital player with a S$17.6m equity stake.
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- January 15 2019
Glen Browne takes control of Chubb’s South-East Asia division
The regional head of accident and health has been given two additional roles in Asia.
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- January 15 2019
GIC Re and New India to kick off stake sales: report
The sales are part of a government plan to sell 25% stakes in the insurance giants by the end of 2020.
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- January 15 2019
Citic-Pru close to Shaanxi opening
Expansion in China is set to continue with the joint venture's 20th branch in the country.
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- January 14 2019
Swiss Re creates China county catastrophe cover
Improving data has allowed the reinsurer to provide more tailored parametric cover.
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- January 14 2019
Reinsurance capital squeezed in 2018
While overall levels of reinsurance capital fell, alternative sources of capital increased.
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- January 14 2019
Swiss Re eyes direct Indian life stake: report
There is a bidding war for a 23% stake of Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life.
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- January 11 2019
Great Eastern’s ownership in Malaysia safeguarded
Singapore giant will keep its full stake in Malaysian insurer after state scheme contribution.
