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- October 27 2020
Creeping hailstorm losses are Australia’s latest market challenge
As claims from one event reach US$430m - data, analytics and reinsurance are climbing the agenda.
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- October 23 2020
BlackRock sees Asia’s insurers turning to alternative investments
As geopolitical and liquidity risks increase, there's a greater focus on assets such as private credit.
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- October 21 2020
Challenges for Aon and Willis Towers Watson deal build up
As regulators in Australia and New Zealand start examining the merger, Brexit is becoming yet another obstacle.
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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 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 14 2020
Lloyd’s forms powerhouse committee as ambitions for change increase
Advisory board includes CEOs from AIG, Allianz, Beazley and Marsh as market looks to simplify and clarify products.
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- October 13 2020
Manulife’s Sachin Shah says Asia has passed digital “tipping point”
The life giant is targeting strong regional growth, while Covid-19 is changing market dynamics.
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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 9 2020
Hong Kong’s insurers grapple with stress tests
Risk-based reporting is putting pressure on unprepared companies.
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- October 7 2020
McLarens continues global adjusters’ APAC expansion
New Zealand deal is the latest in the region to build on local networks and expertise.
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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
IAG’s incoming CEO to simplify and refocus as challenges mount
Nick Hawkins has his work cut out, but the new leader has a battle plan.
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- October 2 2020
Asia “key” as Hyperion adds to war chest
US$1.5bn investment from PE firm Hg tees up more regional deals for the global broking group.
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- September 30 2020
Asia’s hardening market brings out different skill sets
As rates rise, brokers are working harder to secure similar policy terms at renewals.
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- September 29 2020
India’s ‘too big to fail’ move leaves many questions
Enhanced supervision of GIC, LIC and New India doesn't address underlying risks.
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- September 28 2020
Tesla’s big data disruption to spark insurers into action
The electric car giant is well-placed to make a market splash but challenges remain.
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- September 25 2020
Asia’s reinsurance books not immune to Covid-19 BI claims
High profile UK court ruling likely to impact market players covering multinationals in the region.
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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 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
AIG focuses on Asian century
The hiring of James Nash is one of several key personnel changes amid US giant's latest transformation plan.
