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- September 9 2015
Tianjin’s insurance losses could reach US$3.3bn
The accident is likely to constitute one of the largest insured man-made losses to date in Asia.
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- September 9 2015
QBE hires Martin Allan to head claims for Asia Pacific
The former Singapore country manager for Crawford & Co is tasked with strengthening claims capability.
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- September 9 2015
Richard Collis to run risk consulting and software at Towers Watson
The hire is part of a strategy to grow its insurance advisory, solutions and software business.
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- September 8 2015
Vietnam urges students to sign up for health coverage
The country's social health insurance covers 85% of students and pupils but participation is still low.
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- September 8 2015
Malaysia’s CIMB seeks general insurance distributor
CIMB is looking for insurers to distribute its general insurance products in South-East Asia.
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- September 8 2015
Chinese insurers post record-breaking profit
The recent market turmoil is not reflected in strong first-half results, led by China Taiping.
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- September 8 2015
Generali creates new role for head of Asia M&A, strategy
John Spence will assume responsibility for M&A, strategic alliances and regional initiatives in Asia.
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- September 7 2015
Philippines targets 3% insurance penetration by 2019
However, the rate in the first six months of the year was only 1.84%, far below the 3% target.
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- September 7 2015
MAS fines Mercer for unlicensed life insurance sales
The Singapore regulator has fined Mercer for arranging contracts without appropriate licences.
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- September 7 2015
Government stimulus raising premium revenue in Thailand
Total insurance premiums are expected to rise by nearly 5% as the government targets low earners.
