Industry Segments: Strategy Page 18 / 27
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- July 22 2021
Japan’s MS&AD makes second investment in US insurtech Next
The group is looking to gain insights into the Silicon Valley company's digital SME strategy.
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- July 21 2021
Lloyd’s market ‘underweight’ in terms of APAC capital
Asia Pacific regional director Iain Ferguson points to facultative reinsurance as an area of growth.
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- July 15 2021
China to drive Asia premium growth in 2021, 2022: Swiss Re
Consumers in the region are increasingly comfortable using digital channels.
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- June 24 2021
Generali’s Malaysia moves a sign of the times
M&A set to increase as smaller players face new digital and RBC pressures.
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- May 28 2021
Chubb makes four APAC leadership appointments
Regional vice president Glen Browne to oversee A&H and personal lines across Asia Pacific.
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- April 29 2021
Covid-19’s digital tipping point here to stay
Experts say the pandemic drove insurers to accelerate an ongoing digital transformation.
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- April 16 2021
Allianz Australia hires head of commercial from QBE
Phuong Ly will start the Sydney-based role in October.
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- March 30 2021
South Korea’s Kyobo Life appoints three co-CEOs
Pyun Jung-beom to lead digital transformation alongside Shin Chang-jae and Yoon Yeol-hyun.
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- March 23 2021
CXA shutters Vietnam office as it ‘consolidates’ due to Covid-19
The insurtech sold its Singapore and Hong Kong brokerages in February.
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- March 19 2021
Chubb makes US$23bn bid for The Hartford
In January, the US insurer brought in Philip Chan, the former Greater China head at Axa XL, to lead its Asia operations.
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- March 18 2021
Hong Kong’s digital insurers need ‘time’ amid mixed results
Insurance Authority data for 2020 shows some large gaps between premiums and expenses.
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- March 10 2021
Q&A: FWD’s Phong highlights ‘legacy light’ advantage
Group CEO tells IAN how the firm's 'digital-first' strategy helped the HK insurer respond to Covid-19.
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- March 10 2021
Jarrod Hill to join IAG amid management reshuffle
Former Chubb country president starts in September as Amanda Whiting handed New Zealand CEO role.
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- March 9 2021
TAL Dai-ichi Life hires bankers for Westpac Life buy: report
The insurer has reportedly hired Bank of America Merrill Lynch to advise on a potential deal.
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- March 4 2021
Munich Re appoints Scott Hawkins to lead Australasia
The Sydney-based executive is currently head of the global giant's non-life business in the region.
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- March 3 2021
Prudential’s Asia sales take HK hit but profit climbs 12%
CEO Mike Wells is looking to raise up to US$3bn and wants more shareholders in the region.
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- March 2 2021
Myanmar cargo rates unchanged despite protests: source
An Asia-based marine broker told IAN that Lloyd's is unlikely to designate the country as a listed area.
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- February 25 2021
Axa posts robust 2020 Asia results
CEO Thomas Buberl plans Axa XL turnaround after US$1.7bn global loss.
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- February 24 2021
Aegon exploring Asia life operations sale: report
Transamerica Life Bermuda targets high net worth individuals in Singapore and Hong Kong.
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- February 17 2021
Insurtech profile: Galileo Platforms
The Hong Kong-based blockchain specialist's partners include Singlife Philippines, Amodo and DXC.
