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- April 28 2022
Insurers eye life sciences in Asia as rates rise
New approaches and technologies have created a more complex environment.
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- April 27 2022
Singapore regulator calls on (re)insurers to improve BI policies
Director Gillian Tan believes insurers are well-placed to improve cover, but data is key.
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- April 25 2022
China P&C market to shrug off Covid disruption
Sunshine's Hong Kong listing points to a robust market.
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- April 15 2022
HKIA resumes full service as city ‘opens’ up
The 'fifth wave' of the virus appears under control with gyms, cinemas and theme parks set to open.
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- April 7 2022
HKIA asks for co-operation over city-wide Covid testing
Companies asked to encourage employees to test and to put in place business continuity measures.
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- April 4 2022
Thailand revokes licenses for two P&C players: report
The government is taking a more proactive approach to helping claims get paid.
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- April 1 2022
Fires, Covid and war weigh on marine lines in Asia
Tanker fires in Thailand, China lockdowns and war in Ukraine make for a gloomy outlook.
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- March 29 2022
Asia events market tries to shrug off pandemic hits
There are signs of life but Covid-19 connected cover is not an option unless governments are involved.
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- March 23 2022
Major Australia BI decisions appealed to High Court
The ICA says it understands the need for "definitive guidance".
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- March 22 2022
Thai regulator issues demands on two Covid-hit P&C players
Southeast Insurance and Thai Insurance are trying to wind down their troubled portfolios.
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- March 18 2022
Ping An profits down after ‘complex and difficult’ year
Overall net profits fell 29% but P&C GWP growth picked up 8.7% in Q4 2021.
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- March 15 2022
Markel targets US$100m GWP in Asia
Simon Wilson, president of the firm's international arm, has articulated future plans.
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- March 11 2022
HKIA urges market to review plans ahead of Covid testing
The capacity and integrity of IT systems must be critically evaluated, says the regulator.
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- March 2 2022
China P&C grew just 1% in 2021
Covid, motor reforms and a property crisis combined to create worst ever year for sector.
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- February 16 2022
Profits at Japan’s ‘big three’ bounce back
MS&AD, Sompo and Tokio Marine had a strong first nine months both in Japan and in their Asia subsidiaries.
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- February 15 2022
GBA opportunities open up for Macau – slowly
A talent shortage and lack of market integration remain key challenges.
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- February 8 2022
CBIRC regulates quarantine cover: report
The watchdog has issued an emergency notice for quarantine insurance after claims were rejected.
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- February 8 2022
Tackling Australia’s affordability crisis won’t be easy
Government signs off reinsurance pool design days after prudential regulator lists 2022 priorities.
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- January 27 2022
Thai Group seeks to close Covid-hit Southeast Insurance
With the emergence of Omicron, the insurer sees no respite from a mountain of Covid claims.
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- January 20 2022
Asia Covid policies add pressure to cargo market
As China ramps up measures, cargo stacked at ports and quarantined crew are causing cover and claims' issues.
