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- May 8 2019
ILS market slows as loss-creep rises
The insurance-linked securities market continued to slow in the first quarter, says Willis Re.
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- April 25 2019
Willis Re: Reinsurance capital down 5% in 2018
Several major acquisitions played a role in market trends last year.
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- April 18 2019
Alternative capital still rising
The supply of traditional reinsurance capital hit its lowest point since 2012 last year, while alternative capital continued to grow.
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- April 5 2019
FWD’s race to the top
There’s no stopping the Hong Kong company as it continues its ambitious and acquisitive strategy.
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- March 1 2019
Asian alternative capital growing
Singapore and Hong Kong are making strides as domiciles for insurance-linked securities.
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- February 15 2019
April deadline looms for Malaysia’s foreign players
Regulator is requiring plans of action over ownership structures by early April.
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- January 30 2019
ILS capital grew US$9.2bn in 2018, says Willis Re
Last year was the second most active on record for the global insurance-linked securities market.
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- January 4 2019
What to expect in 2019
Despite a positive long-term outlook, Asia’s insurance industry will be shaped in 2019 by global issues.
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- December 21 2018
Deals of the year 2018
We look back at some of the most significant mergers, acquisitions and capital raisings in Asia during 2018.
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- December 14 2018
Asia’s first sidecar
Peak Re launched Asia’s first sidecar transaction, attracting US$75m of international capital.
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- October 23 2018
China’s PICC reduces planned IPO
The Chinese insurer cited market conditions as it announced that it is scaling back its IPO.
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- October 16 2018
AGCS hires Green to bolster alternative risk transfer capabilities
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has established a dedicated team for alternative risk transfer (ART) in Asia
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- October 2 2018
PICC gets approval for Shanghai IPO
The company and its underwriters are set to confirm the schedule for listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
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- October 2 2018
OCBC abandons plan to sell stake in Hong Kong Life
The sale to First Origin International has been terminated by the Singaporean bank.
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- October 1 2018
Taiwan life insurers cut forex losses
The weakening of the New Taiwan dollar in August has helped to reduce hedging costs.
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- September 27 2018
Allianz in share-swap deal with Sri Ayudhya
The deal is aimed at creating synergies and enlarging the market share of both insurers.
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- August 29 2018
State Bank of India to offload stake in SBI General Insurance
Bank wants to reduce ownership before an expected IPO.
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- August 13 2018
State Bank of India selling stake in insurance JV
It has reportedly started the process of selling up to 4% of SBI General Insurance.
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- August 3 2018
FWD considering Singapore IPO?
Hong Kong billionaire Richard Li is reportedly weighing the possibility of listing away from home.
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- August 1 2018
FWD eyes dual-class IPO in Singapore
The group is reportedly considering an offering in the Lion City as an alternative to listing in Hong Kong.
