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- June 16 2020
Locked down India sees P&C premiums fall 9% in May
India has been one of the hardest hit countries in Asia by Covid-19.
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- June 10 2020
HKIA urges market co-operation to face challenges
IA's chairman voices support for Beijing's national security law and eyes opportunities.
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- June 8 2020
IOC “in discussions” for Tokyo Olympics compensation
Munich Re and Swiss Re both have large exposures to the event.
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- June 4 2020
Munich Re’s Farny on preparing for future risks
The APAC exec reflects on growth opportunities, pandemic coverage, BI claims and typhoon season.
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- May 29 2020
Tower CEO Harding axes 108 jobs, says “digital is the future”
The move is aimed to ensure a "long-term sustainable business" for the Kiwi insurer.
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- May 28 2020
Risky business: handling the restart post Covid-19
Aon, Charles Taylor, Clyde & Co. and Swiss Re CorSo provide an essential checklist as manufacturing resumes.
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- May 26 2020
QBE faces US$75m loss from BI claims
Hospitality firms in the UK have hired a law firm to pursue claims against Aviva and QBE.
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- May 21 2020
Singapore’s (re)insurers and brokers set for phased June reopening
Customer facing staff are being prioritised by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
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- May 20 2020
South Korea’s P&C sector set for 2020 decline: report
Aviation, marine, motor and transit lines are all expected to be under pressure.
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- April 22 2020
IAG employs 400 to alleviate call centre closures
Outsourcing is under threat from Covid-19.
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- April 7 2020
BI claims expected after HK and Singapore shutdowns
Claims to spike in Asia as governments act, while US firms consult lawyers.
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- April 2 2020
Flexibility key as Singapore responds to Covid-19
The Lion City's financial institutions, including (re)insurers, will aid SMEs and individuals.
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- March 31 2020
The implications of Covid-19 for business interruption cover
The pandemic has serious implications for BI and event cancellation.
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- March 30 2020
Asia’s huge aviation risk from Covid-19
The pandemic means unprecedented challenges with many losses unlikely to be recovered.
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- March 27 2020
Australian SMEs hard hit by virus, forced to cancel policies
SME aggregator BizCover has seen cancellations increase by 51% over the last month.
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- March 26 2020
Australia’s insurers mobilise Covid-19 responses
IAG, QBE, Suncorp and Zurich and others have implemented remote working measures.
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- March 25 2020
Olympics cover under spotlight after postponement
The decision by Japan and the IOC is likely to have large implications for the event market.
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- March 10 2020
China slowdown, climate and business disruption rise on risk agenda
Two major risk surveys highlight BI, the economy and the environment as key business concerns.
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- March 4 2020
Covid-19 rattles supply chains and reveals BI shortfall
'Just in time' supply and lack of diversification bring greater risks which aren't necessarily well covered.
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- February 19 2020
How is Covid-19 impacting Hong Kong’s event market?
Despite high-profile cancellations, communicable diseases are often overlooked in coverage.
