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- September 28 2018
Typhoon Mangkhut losses could hit US$2bn
The strongest storm in the world this year could be one of the region’s most costly ever for insurers.
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- September 28 2018
Asia’s digital protection gap
A data breach at SingHealth shows that even Asia’s richest nations are vulnerable.
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- September 21 2018
Stars align for Marsh and JLT
The US$5.6bn deal will significantly expand Marsh & McLennan’s footprint in Asia Pacific.
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- September 21 2018
Typhoon Mangkhut’s wake-up call
The damage caused in Hong Kong last weekend could cost the insurance industry more than US$1bn.
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- September 14 2018
China Re going global
The Chinese state-owned reinsurer is buying Lloyd's speciality insurer Chaucer from Hanover for US$950m.
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- September 14 2018
Digital Hong Kong
Two insurers, Blue and OneDegree, are vying to be known as the city’s first true digital players.
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- September 7 2018
Dismantling of Anbang continues
JP Morgan has reportedly secured the mandate to handle the sale of its Dutch unit.
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- September 7 2018
Life support
Mainland Chinese buyers continue to play a significant role in Hong Kong’s life insurance market.
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- August 31 2018
Hong Kong’s insurance handout
The government will offer tax incentives for the industry as it bids to establish the city as a regional hub.
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- August 31 2018
SoftBank and ZhongAn team up
The two companies have launched a technology joint venture that will see them both invest US$100m.
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- August 24 2018
Malaysia eases pressure on foreign insurers
The country’s new central bank governor has said she will adopt a more flexible approach to divestment.
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- August 24 2018
Betting on Asia
Asian growth seems like a sure thing, but the opportunity has been a tough sell so far in 2018.
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- August 17 2018
Aussie scandal felt around the world
Global insurance rates are on their longest uptrend since 2013, thanks to Australia’s badly behaved banks.
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- August 17 2018
Modicare disappoints insurers
Insurers had hoped for a slice of the action, but they have been met with disappointment.
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- August 10 2018
Ping An targets US$50bn+ Pru acquisition
Rumours about the potential acquisition came as a surprise to many, including the Pru.
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- August 10 2018
Babylon’s US$100m AI doctor
The British health chatbot is set to offer advice in 12 Asian markets after deal with Prudential.
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- August 3 2018
China’s solar challenge
Solar power poses a particularly tricky problem due to panel warranties that typically provide a 25-year guarantee.
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- August 3 2018
FWD considering Singapore IPO?
Hong Kong billionaire Richard Li is reportedly weighing the possibility of listing away from home.
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- July 27 2018
Tough times as Qatar Re quits Singapore
The Bermuda-based reinsurer is hurting after nat cat losses, forced reserve increases and a diplomatic spat in the Gulf.
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- July 27 2018
Failing harvest for Indian agri insurers
Another good monsoon year is not helping to demonstrate the value of the country’s crop insurance scheme.
