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- May 10 2019
‘Neutral’ typhoon season predicted
Reinsurers in Asia may get some respite this year, with typhoon season forecast to be below average.
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- May 6 2019
Typhoon Jebi looms over reinsurers’ Q1 results
Last year's huge storm in Japan continues to have repercussions for the market.
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- May 3 2019
Catlin returns
Stephen Catlin introduced his new venture this week and promised to shake up the “grotesquely inefficient” industry.
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- May 3 2019
Protecting digital assets
As institutions look to increase investment in crypto assets, insurers are stepping up.
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- May 2 2019
New era for Allianz in Thailand
Merger will give global player greater scale in the fast growing South-East Asian country.
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- April 29 2019
China’s swine fever epidemic highlights cover deficit
The government will pick up the majority of the bill for over one million pigs being culled.
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- April 26 2019
Are Asian insurers ready for IFRS 17?
More than half of companies in Asia are still only in the early stages of preparedness.
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- April 26 2019
Asia wind projects face capacity constraints
Risks will need to be managed carefully as the region invests in rapid expansion of wind power.
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- April 25 2019
Singapore’s embrace of digital underwriting
Prudential is the latest firm in the Lion City to embrace the technology.
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- April 22 2019
Is blockchain the future of claims?
The latest technologies are finally being infused into the claims world.
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- April 18 2019
Sizing up Anbang
Potential buyers are watching the “troubled” insurer’s progress with interest as disposals continue.
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- April 18 2019
Alternative capital still rising
The supply of traditional reinsurance capital hit its lowest point since 2012 last year, while alternative capital continued to grow.
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- April 15 2019
Insolvencies slow in Asia as China’s stimulus works
China's Belt & Road to spur trade in the region and increase protection gap.
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- April 12 2019
China’s alarming ‘Million Medical’ problem
Growing loss ratio trends on the hugely popular medical policies are causing concern.
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- April 12 2019
Progress in Myanmar
Foreign life insurers have finally been granted approval to operate wholly owned subsidiaries after years of waiting.
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- April 10 2019
Jury out as Hong Kong’s VHIS kicks off
After years of negotiations the scheme is finally taking shape.
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- April 5 2019
FWD’s race to the top
There’s no stopping the Hong Kong company as it continues its ambitious and acquisitive strategy.
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- April 5 2019
Putting Chinese bonds on the menu
Insurance portfolios are excited by the potential returns and diversification benefits that are available.
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- April 3 2019
End of an era for JLT
JLT's staff will reflect on past achievements while adjusting to their new owner.
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- March 29 2019
Axa continues transformation, looks to Asia
The region is an important focus for the group as part of its Ambition 2020 plan.
