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- September 20 2019
Four Japan P&C majors plan casualty price hike: report
It would be the first rise in six years and reflects the increased costs of elderly healthcare.
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- August 23 2019
HDI appoints property underwriter in Australia
Abishesh Chettiar has left Zurich to join the fast growing German international player.
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- August 14 2019
Clarity needed to boost Asia’s business confidence
The Hong Kong protests have created another level of uncertainty but pan-regional insurers are well placed.
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- August 9 2019
Higher prices, same conditions
Rates are higher in Asia and Australia, but insurers aren’t necessarily benefiting.
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- August 8 2019
Allianz drops consumer credit lines in Australia
Following intense regulatory scrutiny the German giant has decided to exit the market.
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- August 7 2019
Japan’s majors to raise motor rates
The 3% rise will come as claims inflation is set to rise in the country.
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- August 5 2019
Will storm pilot help Macau’s SMEs?
The Monetary Authority of Macau has teamed up with five insurers and a reinsurer to help protect SMEs from powerful typhoons and storm surges.
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- August 2 2019
Insurers criticised over Laos dam claims
One year after the collapse of a hydropower dam in Laos, critics are calling on the project’s insurers to pay out.
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- July 19 2019
ZhongAn switches to single CEO
Xing Jiang will lead the Chinese online giant alone after resignation of Jin Chen.
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- July 17 2019
Dawood Yeung promoted at Generali
Yeung has become head of engineering underwriting GC&C Asia replacing Timson Hui.
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- July 16 2019
Zurich picks CEO in Malaysia
Junior Cho has joined the Swiss insurer.
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- July 9 2019
Rueegg to leave Axa Hong Kong
Martin Rueegg, managing director - general insurance, Axa Hong Kong is set to depart.
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- July 8 2019
Asia premium bounce back?
A strong performance in the region is expected over the next 18 months as global premiums top US$5 trillion.
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- July 5 2019
Asia-Pacific to account for 42% of premiums: Swiss Re
As the region continues to grow, China - in particular - will help see the 42% figure arise by 2029.
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- July 5 2019
New Zealand ruling aids insurers over quake damage
IAG has secured a win in the Supreme Court regarding assignment law over onsold damaged properties.
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- June 24 2019
AIG pulls HNW cover in New Zealand
The insurer has decided to stop all high-net-worth coverage from the end of next month.
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- June 21 2019
Indian premiums defy weak economy
The country’s insurance market is up 24% so far in 2019, driven by a return to growth for LIC.
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- June 21 2019
Sally Wan promoted to Axa Hong Kong CEO
Axa Hong Kong's chief strategy officer is replacing Paris-bound Etienne Bouas-Laurent.
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- June 20 2019
Australian motor add-on refunds top US$89m
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has issued more refund requests over poor practice.
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- June 19 2019
Tracking nat cat risk in real-time
A collaboration between an insurer, broker and university in Japan offers insight into building damage.
