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- December 19 2022
Regional P&C players bet on Indonesia despite headwinds
The country is seeing a flurry of deals and is expected to overtake Thailand as the largest Asean P&C market.
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- December 14 2022
India’s LIC and state-owned general carriers could merge for better synergies: Jefferies
Global experience is in favour of composite insurers with benefits in terms of cross-selling, operational synergies and diversification, the report claims.
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- December 13 2022
China’s easing Covid norms to help non-life underwriting performance: AM Best
Non-life insurers in China posted a healthy 20% earnings growth this year till September.
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- December 12 2022
China Taiping Hong Kong’s underwriting margins remain thin: AM Best
The P&C carrier’s combined ratio remained above 100% despite improvements in performance.
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- December 9 2022
Etiqa’s five-year average COR at a ‘strong’ 87%: AM Best
The Malaysian general insurer's performance is driven by low net losses in core lines and strong reinsurance commission income.
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- December 8 2022
Chubb acquisition positive for Huatai P&C: Fitch
Chubb has been handed regulatory approval to acquire 83.2% of the business.
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- December 7 2022
Japan, Korea and China stable as global P&C outlook turns negative: Moody’s
In most regions across the globe claims inflation is hurting underwriting profitability.
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- December 5 2022
Allianz seeks to grow Asian P&C mid-market presence
Eyes expansion in the segment where it is underweight through investments in people and capabilities.
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- December 1 2022
Generali’s Rob Leonardi eyes leading market position in Malaysia
As the insurer triples its regional P&C revenue, it is also in advanced talks to find new Indian JV partners.
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- November 25 2022
Analytics: APAC to drive non-life GWP growth and profitability until 2024
East Asia will perform particularly well despite worsening macroeconomic challenges, says Swiss Re economist.
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- November 24 2022
Chubb signs up Coherent’s Richard Bracken for APAC distribution role
The Singapore-based role includes partnering with consumer brands to drive growth across the region.
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- November 24 2022
Tokio Marine raises stake in Indonesia JV to 80%
The Japanese giant has bought an additional 20% equity from its partner Jasindo for US$33m.
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- November 23 2022
Generali confirms Cecilia Chang as head of Hong Kong life, P&C units
InsuranceAsia News first reported the appointment in September.
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- November 23 2022
China Huanong on rating watch over rapid growth in risky assets: Fitch
The Chinese non-life insurer's risk-assets ratio nearly doubled in nine months to 49% by the end of Q3.
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- November 22 2022
Hanwha General’s performance helps outlook improve to ‘stable’: Moody’s
Lower claims on motor and long-term medical insurance have helped the Korean firm.
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- November 22 2022
Korean P&C market ripe for broker expansion
Global and local firms are set to take advantage of insurers' focus on bottom lines and a more sophisticated value chain.
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- November 17 2022
Petrolimex may see margin pressure rise as claims frequency normalises: AM Best
The Vietnamese general insurer, rated B++, has posted a five-year average combined ratio of 97.7%.
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- November 16 2022
Axa commits to South Korea: report
Korea CEO Guillaume Mirabaud said Korea is geographically important as a technical support provider for Axa South-East Asia.
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- November 15 2022
BHSI promotes Craig Taylor to head of property for Australia & NZ
Taylor will continue to be based in Sydney and report to head of Australasia Mark Lingafelter.
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- November 15 2022
Japan’s P&C ‘Big Three’ chart growth via overseas acquisitions
MS&AD, Tokio Marine & Sompo keen for niche strategic deals while ensuring dividend payouts.
