Industry Segments: Pandemic Page 1 / 12
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- June 17 2022
Troubled Thai P&C player seeks turnaround after Covid claim spike
Sin Munkong Insurance is seeking the approval of a rescue plan.
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- June 8 2022
China launches insurance scheme to boost vaccine take-up
The scheme pays out up to US$75,000 in the event of illness.
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- June 7 2022
Taiwan’s P&C capital levels under pressure from Covid claims
The situation shows the danger of underwriting policies for which there is inadequate data.
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- May 18 2022
Singapore’s (re)insurance sector looks beyond Covid
Overseas talent has remained in the Lion City although another partial lockdown could derail this.
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- May 11 2022
Number of shipping losses in South China falls: AGCS report
One in five shipping losses still come from the region - the highest in the world.
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- May 6 2022
QBE CEO warns of US$75m hit from Ukraine crisis
The Australian insurer has exposure to political violence, political risk and aviation.
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- April 29 2022
Munich Re Asia exec: Covid-19 not a Black Swan event like 9/11
Underwriter tells Lloyd's webinar that pandemics are on the increase - and parametric cover can help.
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- April 28 2022
Insurers eye life sciences in Asia as rates rise
New approaches and technologies have created a more complex environment.
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- April 27 2022
Singapore regulator calls on (re)insurers to improve BI policies
Director Gillian Tan believes insurers are well-placed to improve cover, but data is key.
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- April 25 2022
China P&C market to shrug off Covid disruption
Sunshine's Hong Kong listing points to a robust market.
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- April 15 2022
HKIA resumes full service as city ‘opens’ up
The 'fifth wave' of the virus appears under control with gyms, cinemas and theme parks set to open.
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- April 7 2022
HKIA asks for co-operation over city-wide Covid testing
Companies asked to encourage employees to test and to put in place business continuity measures.
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- April 4 2022
Thailand revokes licenses for two P&C players: report
The government is taking a more proactive approach to helping claims get paid.
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- April 1 2022
Fires, Covid and war weigh on marine lines in Asia
Tanker fires in Thailand, China lockdowns and war in Ukraine make for a gloomy outlook.
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- March 29 2022
Asia events market tries to shrug off pandemic hits
There are signs of life but Covid-19 connected cover is not an option unless governments are involved.
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- March 23 2022
Major Australia BI decisions appealed to High Court
The ICA says it understands the need for "definitive guidance".
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- March 22 2022
Thai regulator issues demands on two Covid-hit P&C players
Southeast Insurance and Thai Insurance are trying to wind down their troubled portfolios.
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- March 18 2022
Ping An profits down after ‘complex and difficult’ year
Overall net profits fell 29% but P&C GWP growth picked up 8.7% in Q4 2021.
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- March 15 2022
Markel targets US$100m GWP in Asia
Simon Wilson, president of the firm's international arm, has articulated future plans.
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- March 11 2022
HKIA urges market to review plans ahead of Covid testing
The capacity and integrity of IT systems must be critically evaluated, says the regulator.
