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- July 22 2021
China and Europe floods a wake up call for (re)insurers
The historic downpours highlight the need for more localised data and early-warning systems.
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- July 9 2021
China’s Aon/WTW approval highlights a wide-open market
The antitrust regulator's ambivalence highlights a huge opportunity for foreign brokers.
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- July 6 2021
BI claims saga to hit Australia’s insurers hard
The UK's highest court overturned a long-held global precedent in January.
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- July 5 2021
Why Hong Kong will beat Singapore in ILS race
Chinese risks have an obvious home in the Special Administrative Region.
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- June 30 2021
AIA bets big on red with China Post Life stake
The Hong Kong firm became China’s only wholly foreign owned life insurer last year.
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- June 22 2021
Aon/WTW falls foul of antitrust’s golden rule
US competition watchdogs will always be wary of any "Big Three" merger.
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- June 17 2021
Axa’s €300m BI offer won’t fly down under
Australia is by far the most amenable jurisdiction to class actions in Asia.
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- June 10 2021
Global brokers need to address the ‘Asia gap’
Only 18 of the world’s top 150 commercial P&C brokers are headquartered in the region.
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- June 3 2021
HKIA’s ‘pandemic passport’ not enough for normality
Relaxed quarantine requirements for insurance execs are now in place.
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- May 21 2021
Why Buffett is betting big on broking
Berkshire Hathaway has wagered US$1.5bn on Aon and Marsh as it pursues a post-pandemic payoff.
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- May 17 2021
Gallagher’s China loss is Aon’s gain
The omission of China and HK from the Willis Re sale is a great deal for Aon.
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- May 11 2021
Asia’s appetite for financial lines cover wavers
D&O rates harden amid SPAC fallout and increased regulatory scrutiny.
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- May 6 2021
Australia’s cyclone risk plan a roadmap for emerging Asia
Private sector insurers cannot address the threat alone.
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- April 27 2021
Australia’s turn to weigh in on Aon/WTW
The ACCC may also require asset sales as the US and EU seek divestitures.
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- April 22 2021
Why broker networks are in vogue in Asia
Steadfast's latest deal sees P&C players increasingly needing ways to deal with cross-border risk.
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- April 12 2021
Willis Re’s mooted sale to revamp Asia market
Reported front-runner AJ Gallagher would acquire a major presence in the region.
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- March 26 2021
Marsh complaint unlikely to hold water in Greensill saga
Directors at Credit Suisse are reported to have said that the broker didn’t wave any "red flags" about cover.
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- March 19 2021
Swiss Re’s coal pledge sets a marker
Cutting thermal coal exposure from treaties puts pressure on competitors to follow suit.
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- March 17 2021
Marsh rebrand has one eye on the competition
Global broker does away with JLT brand acquired in 2019 as Aon/WTW deal progresses.
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- March 12 2021
Asia’s growing cities alter risk landscape
Urbanisation presents unprecedented risks — and opportunities — for insurers.
