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- February 9 2018
Volatility spike
The surprise return of volatility to stock markets this week may have implications for insurance portfolios.
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- February 2 2018
Where are Asia’s insurtechs?
The region lacks demand, capital and regulation to foster the growth of insurance startups.
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- February 2 2018
Rakuten takes on Japan’s big three
The Japanese e-tailer’s acquisition of Asahi Fire & Marine shows how tech players are set to disrupt.
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- January 26 2018
Downhill at Davos
Concerns about the global economy at the WEF’s annual schmoozefest in Switzerland.
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- January 26 2018
Top Asia risks for 2018
Tis the season for risk reports, so what can we learn about the threat environment in the region?
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- January 19 2018
Counting the cost of Iranian tanker spill
Insurers are preparing to pay claims on the Sanchi, which sank last weekend after burning for eight days.
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- January 19 2018
Let insurance funds build infrastructure
Much still needs to be done to marry insurance capital in Asia with suitable projects. It is time to do it.
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- January 12 2018
Singapore Life buys Zurich portfolio
The city’s newest insurer has gone from fintech startup to significant player.
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- January 12 2018
Motor premiums versus autonomy
The rise of autonomous vehicles will require motor insurers to pursue new sources of revenue.
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- January 5 2018
Tough times for reinsurers in China
Tighter regulations and the country’s new solvency regime are putting pressure on both the top and bottom lines.
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- January 5 2018
Cyber risk rising
Are underwriters prepared for the digital equivalent of Hurricane Andrew?
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- December 22 2017
An end to rate reductions?
Insurance buyers with a built-in expectation of year-on-year, double-digit discounts may not like 2018.
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- December 22 2017
Investors look forward to 2018
Global economic growth proved surprisingly robust during 2017 given the challenges it faced. Will it continue?
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- December 15 2017
Bridging the protection gap with PPP
Public-private partnerships might offer the best hope of solving under-insurance in emerging Asia.
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- December 15 2017
Philippines to probe GSIS reinsurance contracts
An inquiry into the Government Service Institution System highlights the challenges faced in emerging markets.
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- December 8 2017
Life insurance still driving valuation growth
The embedded value of Asian insurers continues to grow, driven by life insurance premiums and capital markets.
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- December 8 2017
Asia’s product recall problem
The outsourcing of global manufacturing to Asia has lowered the cost of products — but also the quality.
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- December 1 2017
Racing to beat climate change
Insurers are divided on how climate change will affect the industry overall.
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- December 1 2017
The future of insurtech
The level of innovation seen in the industry so far has merely scratched the surface.
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- November 24 2017
Targeting Asian growth
International insurers are looking to under-invested emerging Asian markets as a solution to their problems at home.
