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- September 16 2020
Specialty players position for Asia M&A rebound
The uncertainty created by Covid-19 could spur consolidation in the region, as rates bottom out.
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- September 15 2020
Singlife’s Aviva Lion City buy shows art of the Covid deal
Socially distanced transaction sees PE firm TPG enter as largest shareholder to help fuel expansion.
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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.
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- September 11 2020
Regions, ILS and discipline on renewals agenda
In the week of the cancelled Rendez-Vous, the reinsurance market is focusing on core relationships and underwriting profits.
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- September 8 2020
Can the market rectify China’s low take-up of housing cover?
Leading players look to bridge a poor penetration rate through reforms and public partnerships.
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- September 7 2020
Chinese insurers are leveraging BRI reinsurance pool to “go global”
11 of China's major players are collaborating to spur market opportunities.
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- September 7 2020
China liability’s GWP to grow as regulations ramp up
Safety production liability GWP could grow by 40% alone this year.
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- September 4 2020
QBE strives for stability after Regan’s sudden departure
The CEO’s exit comes after three years of steady progress, but at a difficult time for the group.
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- September 2 2020
Ageas bets further on Asia with Taiping Re
The Belgian player is already involved in several high profile regional JVs.
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- September 1 2020
Asia’s life players battle low rates and Covid volatility
Embedded value suffering amid sinking bond yields, says Milliman.
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- August 31 2020
Markel’s strategic pivot to renewables and Asia
How the specialty player is leveraging the renewable energy drive and demand.
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- August 28 2020
Despite Covid, Asia’s reinsurers target growth
Low pandemic claims and sound capitalisation should mean a quick rebound.
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- August 26 2020
Axa Bharti GI deal could spark ‘season of consolidation’
As India's P&C players struggle to grow organically, M&A could be the order of the day.
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- August 25 2020
Digital sales buoy China’s P&C market
As the regulator makes more reforms, GWP rose more than 7% in the first half despite lockdown.
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- August 24 2020
Navigating marine risks after Mauritius’ oil spill
The market has faced sustained challenges for years with rising losses and busier seas.
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- August 21 2020
Pandemic weighs on Asia M&A but deals still attractive
Uncertainty caused by Covid-19 adds to closing risks but the fundamentals are strong.
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- August 19 2020
Prudential’s timely focus on Asia
It's going to be an exciting and challenging 12 months for chief executive Mike Wells.
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- August 18 2020
Axa’s streamlined Asia strategy could see disposals
Sales in Singapore, India and Malaysia would raise cash and simplify its footprint amid Covid losses.
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- August 17 2020
Does climate change in New Zealand mean premium rises?
Market players such as IAG are recognising the urgent need to act alongside the government.
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- August 14 2020
IAG hoards capital for Covid-19 losses
Outgoing CEO Peter Harmer has set aside US$189m and scrapped the company’s dividend.
