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- September 18 2018
Over HK$1bn of damage expected from Typhoon Mangkhut
China, Hong Kong and the Philippines are recovering from the strongest storm of the year.
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- September 18 2018
Insurers brace for bigger ‘silent cyber’ losses
Increased risk perception has highlighted the need for specific cyber coverage.
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- September 18 2018
Asian insurers’ new business value up in 2017
The embedded value of 31 major insurers grew 19.2% in 2017, a recent survey from Milliman shows.
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- September 18 2018
Hyundai Life changes name to Fubon Hyundai Life
The change comes after Taiwan’s Fubon Life Insurance increased its stake to 62.4%.
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- September 17 2018
Bancassurance premiums down 33% in Korea
According to the FSS, the drop may be attributed largely to lower sales in savings-type insurance products.
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- September 17 2018
Solid results for HK-listed Chinese life and P&C insurers
The good first half performance comes despite the fact that both sectors face various challenges.
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- September 14 2018
China Re buys Chaucer for US$950m
China's largest reinsurance group has bought one of the largest insurers at Lloyd's.
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- September 14 2018
Super Typhoon Mangkhut threatens Philippines and Hong Kong
A powerful storm is set to hit the northern islands of the Philippines and come close to Hong Kong over the weekend.
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- September 14 2018
Axa completes acquisition of XL Group
The landmark US$15.3bn acquisition first announced in March has finally crossed the finish line.
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- September 14 2018
Indian life firms see big hike in premiums
New business was up by 6%, according to data released by the Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India.
