Myanmar’s premiums could grow to US$2.5bn
July 25 2019 by Andrew Tjaardstra-
Sompo ropes in AIG’s Bill Zhang as consumer lines president for APAC
- July 11
Zhang will be responsible for leading the consumer lines strategy and operating model across Asia Pacific, reporting to Kenneth Reilly, APAC CEO of insurance.
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Zurich turbocharges Hong Kong EV insurance business by courting used car owners
- July 10
As a key growth area for the city, Zurich has dialled up its effort to attract EV policyholders to switch from competitors and is exploring more product opportunities for the Greater Bay Area, says Clement Hau, chief underwriting officer for general insurance, Hong Kong.
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Mapfre Re seeks China expansion via new subsidiary in Beijing
- July 6
The recent approval from the financial regulator will allow the Spanish reinsurer expand its business in the country where it has until recently maintained a presence through a representative office.
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Suncorp lifts top of cat reinsurance tower to US$4.6bn for FY 2025
- July 6
The cat reinsurance program will protect from major events starting from AU$350m (US$236.2m), and renewed program changes have no material impact on target capital for the group.
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Guy Carpenter | Private equity’s reshaping of the Asian life sector has further to run
PE-backed reinsurers provide access to asset classes and investment expertise that often don’t exist within the traditional carriers themselves.