Summer 2016
June 7 2016 by tmadmin-
Starr names Zoe Xie as APAC head of distribution, strategic initiatives
- October 28
Singapore-based Xie joins from Axa XL, where she was most recently the head of property for Singapore since March 2024.
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Samsung Fire & Marine set for Japan return amid plans for joint Tokyo office for financial units: report
- October 28
South Korean conglomerate's life insurance, P&C, securities and asset management companies will share the office to deepen Japan market research, build local networks and scout investment and acquisition opportunities.
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Peak Re handed first-time A- rating by S&P, insulated from Fosun
- October 28
Ratings agency said it reflects the Hong Kong reinsurer's strong market standing and robust capital position, while noting that its credit profile is delinked from its parent.
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IAG reaches settlement with White Oak over Greensill claims
- October 28
Financial terms were not disclosed, but the insurer says it is the last remaining proceeding in the Federal Court of Australia.
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BlackRock | Rethink the rules: how TAA and ETFs are reshaping portfolio construction
BlackRock's Daniel Caderas and MSCI's Raman Aylur Subramanian explain why tactical asset allocation (TAA) and exchange-traded funds (ETF) have become essential as global markets fragment and static allocations lose their reliability.
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BlackRock | Infrastructure comes of age for insurers
Are insurers capturing full value from the asset class? BlackRock shares its perspective.
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Beazley | Navigating geopolitical risks at sea
Maritime shipping faces growing geopolitical threats — missiles, drones, GPS interference, and cyber sabotage — requiring better intelligence, crew welfare, and resilience measures.
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Zurich | Why resilience will define the winners of Asia’s clean energy transition
Planning for future conditions from the outset can improve operational reliability, reduce potential disruption and protect long-term asset value.
