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- October 29 2020
Supporting Hong Kong’s SMEs through the crisis
QBE's Lei Yu and Clema Risk Solutions' Laurent Charlier share their views on firms' priorities.
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- October 27 2020
Insurtech and GBA are market bright spots: HK’s IA chairman
Moses Cheng highlights the opportunities created by the current crisis.
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- October 26 2020
IAG’s growth sluggish as outgoing Harmer flags “challenging” H2
The firm's incoming CEO will take the reins after an exceptionally tricky period.
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- October 23 2020
Suncorp’s Johnston keen to “capitalise on opportunities”
CEO hails firm's "strong fundamentals" at an investor presentation, despite the pandemic.
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- October 22 2020
McLarens’ Panes: Claims handling during pandemic “admirable”
The HK-based APAC COO speaks on regional expansion and adaptation.
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- October 21 2020
“Have a plan” for response to BI test case: ASIC
Australia's P&C insurers and Lloyd's coverholders need to coordinate action and communication.
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- October 21 2020
Slowdown means Malaysia’s P&C market to continue to take a hit
Pandemic disruptions are creating a long road to recovery for the sector.
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- October 20 2020
L&H market turns to Asia’s mental health risk amid Covid
Majors including AIA, Axa and Swiss Re are addressing an illness often excluded from health cover.
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- October 19 2020
Chinese insurers’ share prices pick up after Q3 GDP growth
Shares at China Life, PICC P&C and Ping An are all on the up today.
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- October 16 2020
Pricing “tsunami” on its way, says Peak Re’s Hahn
Reinsurers need to be aggressive on pricing, but not unreasonable, according to the HK-based CEO.
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- October 12 2020
Singapore’s cyber focus creates path for (re)insurers
The Monetary Authority of Singapore is clamping down on financial institutions through new rules.
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- October 8 2020
Lloyd’s Neal bullish on 2021, says pandemic was “wake-up call”
He expects business to grow by around 13% next year.
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- October 6 2020
Axa’s Thomas Buberl warns on climate risk complacency
The market needs to balance the immediate threat of the pandemic with longer-term risks.
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- October 5 2020
Australia BI test case nears completion and decision
The ICA notes a "swift determination" will provide "greater clarity" for insurers, regulators and customers.
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- September 28 2020
Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous confirms dates for 2021
The proposal is subject to the pandemic being brought under control.
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- September 23 2020
India plans ahead by seeking GIC Re’s help for pandemic risk pool
The reinsurer could be used as an administrator for a multi-billion dollar fund.
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- September 23 2020
Covid-19 to sustain “adverse” market effects
There will be ongoing pressure on premiums and claims according to consultant Taylor Fry.
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- September 22 2020
Leaders at Australia’s giants face multiple challenges
IAG, QBE and Suncorp are grappling with reduced profits, nat cats, Covid-19 and a recession.
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- September 18 2020
Singapore’s GIA extends Covid-19 relief measures
Market players required to provide flexible premiums until the end of 2021.
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- September 14 2020
Aon and McLarens warn on losses, reduced capacity in Asia’s aviation market
But there are tentative signs of recovery in the sector, after a torrid year so far.
