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Asia
October 25, 2024
Indonesian regulator reports progress on new insurer capital
Multinational risk managers with exposures in Indonesia and those with Indonesian firms will be interested to hear that around two-thirds…
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Asia
October 25, 2024
Indian supervisor keen to attract more foreign insurers
The chairman of the Indian insurance supervisor IRDAI has reportedly called on conglomerates to join India’s insurance sector, emphasising growth…
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Asia
October 25, 2024
Indian risk managers gain up to 40% property rate reductions
Marsh’s third quarter Global Commercial Rates Index found a positive rating environment for Indian insurance managers, with stable or improving…
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Asia
October 25, 2024
Asian risk managers enjoy softening market
Asian commercial and corporate insurance rates declined in all major product lines in Asia by an average of 4% in the…
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Asia
October 23, 2024
Allianz reportedly seeks exit from Indian joint ventures
Leading Pune-based Indian multiline insurer Bajaj Finserv has released a statement that says Allianz is considering an exit from its…
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Asia
October 23, 2024
Hong Kong aims to be top sustainable finance hub in Asia
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has launched its Sustainable Finance Action Agenda, which sets out its vision to try to establish…
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Asia
October 23, 2024
Soaring insurance demand in Malaysia
Malaysia’s general insurance industry is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8% from MYR22.6bn ($5bn)…
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Asia
October 23, 2024
Longmore to lead Chubb Malaysia
Chubb has appointed Jon Longmore as country president of Malaysia, effective early November and subject to regulatory and other approvals.…
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Asia
October 22, 2024
Starr gains South Korea license
International specialty insurer Starr Insurance has announced that South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has granted Starr International Insurance (Singapore) Pte.…
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Asia
October 22, 2024
Commonwealth insurers call on governments to focus on resilience
Insurance associations from Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the UK have called on Commonwealth leaders to discuss worsening extreme weather…
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Asia
October 22, 2024
Miller further bolsters Japanese business
International insurance and reinsurance broker Miller has announced further expansion of its Japanese business through the appointment of Satoshi Watanabe…
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Asia
October 19, 2024
AXA changes name in China in ‘pivotal moment’
AXA has announced the official name change of XL Reinsurance (China) Company Limited to AXA International Reinsurance (Shanghai) Company Limited…
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Asia
October 17, 2024
EU Forced Labour Regulation under discussion in Beijing
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is holding a meeting in Beijing on 22 October to discuss and…
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Asia
October 17, 2024
Major investor study finds decarbonisation failings
Climate Action 100+, the world’s largest investor engagement initiative on climate change, has released the latest round of its company…
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Asia
October 17, 2024
Japanese property cover to reach $26.5bn by 2028
The Japanese property insurance industry is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.8% from JPY3.2trn…
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Asia
October 17, 2024
Australian MGAs under the microscope
A senior executive at the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has reminded insurers that while authority can be delegated to…
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Asia
October 17, 2024
Allianz still hopeful of Income deal
Allianz has issued a response to the Singapore ministerial statement rejecting its bid for leading local insurer Income Insurance, which…
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Italy
October 17, 2024
Italian government again calls on banks and insurers for budget support
Italian insurance companies face a bill of up to €1.3bn, based on analysis of the government’s planned demand for up…
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ESG Regulation
October 17, 2024
European Council confirms deforestation regulation delay
The European Council this week agreed on its position on the targeted amendment of the EU deforestation regulation (EUDR), postponing…
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ESG Regulation
October 17, 2024
European firms struggling to meet supply chain rules
As European companies prepare for the phased implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), a new survey among…