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- June 1 2020
HK market soars to US$21bn, “mounting pressures” to come
The Insurance Authority expects an economic downturn and market stress moving forward.
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- May 27 2020
Australia’s bushfire commission commences
Climate scientists, IAG and a government committee teamed up for the first day of hearings.
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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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- May 7 2020
Asia Insurance’s Winnie Wong optimistic as virus fears abate
The crisis has been a protection "wake up call" as Hong Kong readies for business as usual.
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- April 17 2020
India’s Paytm General Insurance recruits Aegon Life CEO
The appointment reaffirms the digital player's foray into insurance.
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- April 16 2020
Malaysia’s AmGeneral up for potential US$1bn sale
Owners IAG and AMMB have asked interested parties to submit a bid by the end of April.
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- April 15 2020
Iffco Tokio General Insurance promotes Rashtrawar to CEO
Anamika Roy Rashtrawar has been promoted from whole-time director at the company.
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- March 16 2020
Hong Kong’s market grew 9% in 2019 amid protests
P&C and life premiums were US$74.6bn, as economic instability hit second half sales.
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- March 10 2020
Zurich Malaysia’s takaful arm switches P&C CEO
Nazrul Hisham Abdul Hamid has taken over from Zuhairi Ismail.
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- February 11 2020
Chubb’s Longmore switches digital role for Indonesia GI president
He replaces Tai Kuan Ly who is staying at the US giant.
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- December 20 2019
Not-so-incredible India
P&C players are struggling to grow profits amid rising claims and costs.
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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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- September 21 2018
Ageas unveils three-year strategic plan
Global insurer Ageas has unveiled a plan for 2019 to 2021 at its annual investor day this week.
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- August 3 2018
Aviva records 28% growth in new business in Asia
The result for the first half of the year was driven primarily by robust growth in Singapore.
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- June 29 2018
Hong Kong seeks ‘Insurance Connect’ with China
Hong Kong insurance regulators said this week that they are working on the plan with their mainland counterparts.
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- March 28 2018
Goldman Sachs eyes Indian insurance acquisition
The Wall Street bank's private equity unit is reportedly in talks to buy a minority stake in Royal Sundaram.
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- January 4 2018
IAG cuts catastrophe reinsurance cover
Under the new programme, its gross main cover for the first catastrophe event would drop by A$970m.
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- November 24 2017
Allianz and Sri Ayudhya Capital to deepen cooperation in Thailand
The two companies will enter into strategic transactions across both life and general insurance.
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- June 22 2017
Allianz seeks to accelerate growth in Asia
The German insurer is planning to catch up with European competitors in the region, such as Prudential and AXA.
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- June 22 2017
India’s general insurers post 16% gross premium growth
Solid gross direct premium growth was buoyed by increased premiums in health, motor and fire insurance.