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- October 11 2017
UN warns of more destructive disasters in Asia
The warning comes from the UN's Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.
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- October 11 2017
AIG sees third-quarter cat losses of US$3bn
The figure includes US$1 billion each from hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and up to US$700 million from Maria.
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- October 10 2017
Asia to drive continued global insurance growth
Emerging markets in Asia have the greatest potential for growth over the next few years, says Munich Re.
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- October 10 2017
Zurich names new chief underwriting officer in Singapore
Anish Jadav will work closely with the Asia-Pacific Regional commercial insurance team headed.
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- October 9 2017
Big losses expected from recent hurricanes
The global insurance industry may face losses of up to US$100bn from hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.
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- October 9 2017
MS&AD buys 15% stake in ReAssure
The group has agreed to pay Swiss Re £800m (US$1.05bn) for its investment in the UK-based closed-book life insurer.
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- October 6 2017
Nippon Life to buy MassMutual Japan for up to US$1.77bn
If the deal pushes through, it will be the first consolidation in the Japanese life insurance market since 2015.
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- October 6 2017
Two Malaysian pension funds eye stakes in insurers
The country's two biggest pension funds are considering buying into one of the locally incorporated foreign-owned insurers.
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- October 5 2017
Japanese life insurers seek to acquire global asset managers
Challenging returns at home prompt Japanese majors to seek opportunities and expertise abroad.
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- October 5 2017
Chubb appoints 5 global executives
Cunqiang Li has been named chief operating officer for Chubb Life, the firm’s international life insurance division.
