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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.
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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.
