Industry Segments: Pandemic Page 1 / 5
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- August 6 2020
Malaysia’s liberalisation to drive “structural changes”
Zainudin Ishak, CEO of Malaysian Re, says it could increase competition and drive risk-based pricing.
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- August 5 2020
IAG has settled 12,400 summer bushfire claims
The Aussie major has been hit hard by nat cat costs and Covid-19.
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- August 3 2020
Asia’s “unprecedented” political risk year
The market remains well-capitalised, but changing global dynamics require a refocus.
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- July 31 2020
Lloyd’s reaches out to Asia’s regulators on pandemic risk
Risk pools in the US and Europe point to potential market-government frameworks.
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- July 31 2020
ICA to conduct BI test case with regulator
The ICA is working together with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority in the courts.
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- July 30 2020
Chubb’s McNamee on adaption, risks in Asia
The US giant's regional CEO remains bullish, as change accelerates as a result of Covid-19.
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- July 29 2020
Hong Kong market growth to stall from Covid impact
Authorities push cross-border initiatives to bolster new business.
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- July 24 2020
IAG scraps dividend after FY earnings hit
CEO Peter Harmer cites a triple whammy of nat cats, Covid-19 and lacklustre investment returns.
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- July 23 2020
QBE expects US$750m first half loss
The global player has been hit hard by Covid-19 and nat cats but CEO Pat Regan remains positive.
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- July 21 2020
AM Best downgrades New India
The ratings agency also noted a worsening outlook for India's P&C players.
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- July 17 2020
SG in “severe downturn”, but market remains resilient: MAS
The Authority's stress tests shows insurers remain resilient.
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- July 13 2020
India to launch pandemic risk pool
The government also restarted talks to set-up a nat cat risk pool in June.
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- July 10 2020
Covid-19 to accelerate market shift to Asia
Premiums will emerge faster and stronger in the region according to Allianz and Swiss Re.
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- July 8 2020
Australian Open unlikely to obtain pandemic cover for 2021
The organisers of the January major haven't been given an option to renew.
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- July 2 2020
QBE’s Hammond on transformation and growth
The Asia chief executive discusses Covid-19, going digital and restructuring.
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- July 1 2020
Aon reverses pay cut and pledges to repay reduction
The move to reduce the majority of salaries by up to 20% had been criticised by rivals.
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- June 30 2020
Suncorp could axe raft of exec positions this week: report
A wholesale restructuring strategy will be announced this week.
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- June 29 2020
Lloyd’s reveals London reopening plan, promotes APAC CFO
Tech on the agenda amid consultations with market players.
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- June 26 2020
Covid-19 one of market’s biggest losses: Guy Carpenter
The reinsurance broker forecasts insured losses to reach US$100bn.
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- June 25 2020
Lloyd’s Covid-19 loss estimate too high: bank
An investment bank pushes back on US$100bn loss estimate - stating claims will be far lower.
