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- April 17 2020
Appetite for Asian M&A abounds despite Covid-19
However the total value of deals has more than halved compared to Q1 2019.
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- April 14 2020
Is China’s GWP bouncing back from Covid-19?
Sales growth paused in February but is recovering in many provinces.
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- April 9 2020
Prudential benefits from HK regulation over dividends
The switch to Hong Kong oversight has taken the pressure off as peers suspend payouts.
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- April 8 2020
Asia’s market leaders adapt to Covid-19
The crisis is an opportunity to think out of the box - including returning premiums.
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- April 7 2020
BI claims expected after HK and Singapore shutdowns
Claims to spike in Asia as governments act, while US firms consult lawyers.
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- April 6 2020
How is Malaysia’s P&C market responding to Covid-19?
The pandemic has arrived just as the sector has been trying to turn over a new leaf.
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- April 3 2020
Japan renewals reveal give and take after large losses
Reinsurers secured some decent rate increases, but take a long term approach.
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- April 2 2020
Pulling together through the pandemic
Everyone has tough choices to make while a co-ordinated market can have a lot of influence.
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- April 1 2020
Can tax incentives boost Hong Kong’s market?
A government advisory committee is urging action to help compete with Singapore.
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- March 31 2020
Can China’s insurers shrug off Covid-19?
Execs at China Life and China Taiping say the virus could spur demand if containment holds.
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- March 30 2020
Asia’s huge aviation risk from Covid-19
The pandemic means unprecedented challenges with many losses unlikely to be recovered.
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- March 27 2020
Cyber market exposed to home working amid Covid-19
Hackers are taking advantage as millions take on remote working worldwide.
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- March 25 2020
Digital channels aid April renewals amid travel chaos
Covid-19 is disrupting travel but tech is helping the reinsurance market.
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- March 24 2020
World Bank’s pandemic bond under scrutiny
Despite thousands of deaths and financial turmoil, it still isn’t clear if the facility will trigger.
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- March 23 2020
Covid-19 compounds South Korea’s P&C challenges
The market has been under pressure for years with poor growth and underwriting results.
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- March 20 2020
Asia’s life players face major headwinds
Chinese and South Korean firms are particularly exposed to the economic uncertainty.
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- March 18 2020
Aon-WTW merger faces regulatory and timing hurdles
Mega broker tie-up will squeeze client choice in Asia - especially in re broking.
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- March 16 2020
BEA’s assets attractive after investor feud enters truce
Strategic review, supported by Elliott Management, could see insurance arms sold.
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- March 13 2020
Olympics 2020 stands out in event cancellation market
Most disrupted events won't be covered but the Olympics will be.
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- March 11 2020
How digital is shaping Asia’s P&C claims
Tech such as AI is transforming personal lines which could translate to commercial.
