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- March 9 2020
Aviva’s departure from Indonesia adds to shake-up
Maurice Tulloch's move comes after six years amid market turbulence and differs from foreign rivals.
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- March 6 2020
Discipline needed in re market after Hagibis losses
Rating momentum from January needs to continue after more Japan turmoil.
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- March 6 2020
Max Life’s deal with Mitsui Sumitomo opens door to Axis Bank
Bancassurance partner could be the next investor after share swap.
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- March 4 2020
Covid-19 rattles supply chains and reveals BI shortfall
'Just in time' supply and lack of diversification bring greater risks which aren't necessarily well covered.
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- March 2 2020
AIG rings APAC CEO changes under Duperreault
Jon Hancock and Alexander Mandilas latest to join after AIG returned to underwriting profit in 2019.
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- February 28 2020
Time for Pru to leave home?
Hedge fund manager Dan Loeb is pushing for a move to Asia.
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- February 28 2020
Covid-19 could trigger World Bank pandemic bond payout
The likely US$132m sum could help prove merits of parametric structures.
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- February 26 2020
Covering China’s renewable energy surge
China's ambitious targets mean increased (re)insurance demand but heightened complexity.
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- February 24 2020
Will Asia’s hardening commercial market continue?
There are some positive signs - depending on the line of business.
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- February 21 2020
Arch Re takes aim at Asia with marketing deal
Bermuda player to harness data science to expand into life and A&H markets.
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- February 21 2020
Singapore’s foreign players benefit from tax handout
(Re)insurers to enjoy five years of low taxes but some want further reforms.
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- February 19 2020
How is Covid-19 impacting Hong Kong’s event market?
Despite high-profile cancellations, communicable diseases are often overlooked in coverage.
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- February 14 2020
Covéa faces bid challenges for PartnerRe
It's the French mutual's second bid for a reinsurer within three years.
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- February 14 2020
Coronavirus spreads China M&A opportunity
Prudential and others may find China's regulator in a welcoming mood.
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- February 12 2020
World Bank’s influence over Asia’s nat cat cover grows
Reinsurers are allying with the Washington institution to create some sizeable programmes.
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- February 10 2020
China and HK’s life firms face headwinds amid growth
Premiums increased robustly in 2019 but valuations to be impacted by coronavirus and stockmarkets.
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- February 7 2020
MS Amlin shake-up comes to Asia
A more hands-on approach is needed as Will Ho takes on leadership.
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- February 7 2020
Indonesia relaxes foreign ownership, steps up bailout
Capital injections easier as a holding company is set-up to allay market fears.
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- February 5 2020
Will Thailand’s motor market turnaround in 2020?
High repair costs and fierce competition are squeezing margins but rate hardening has begun.
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- February 3 2020
Capital markets and M&A spark brokers’ re growth
Reinsurance revenues are picking up as Asia's market matures.
