Nicholas Pratt
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Asia
MPI Generali launches corporate insurance business in Malaysia
MPI Generali Insurans Berhad, a joint venture between Italian insurer Generali and Malaysia-based Multi-Purpose Capital Holdings Berhad, has opened a…
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Asia
Cattle slaughter ban causes chaos in India
The Indian government’s ban on cattle slaughter could have grave economic implications for the country and a whole host of…
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Asia
Japan readies legislation for drones and driverless cars
In an effort to ignite its flagging commercial sector, Japan is looking to introduce legislation for the commercial use of…
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Asia
Fitch forecasts steady underwriting profit for Japan’s non-life insurers
Japan’s non-life insurers can expect to maintain a modest underwriting profit despite an expected cut in auto insurance premiums, according…
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Asia
HDI appoints crisis management chief
Karina Rodriguez Diaz has been recruited by corporate insurer HDI Global to lead its crisis management practice in Australasia. Ms…
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Asia
Moody’s downgrades China’s sovereign rating
Credit ratings agency Moody’s has cut China’s sovereign rating for the first time in nearly 30 years, sending many of…
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Africa
Swiss Re makes key appointments in Asia
Swiss Re has hired a number of senior executives to head up its new property and casualty reinsurance underwriting hub…
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Asia
Companies turning to K&R cover for ransomware in absence of cyber insurance
Corporates without cyber insurance have been turning to their kidnap and ransom (K&R) policies as a means to protect themselves…
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Analysis & Opinion
An introduction to China’s new cyber security law
On 7 November 2016, the Cybersecurity Law of the People’s Republic of China was enacted and widely heralded as the…
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Asia
International SOS to promote work travel safety at Singapore summit
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower is lending its official support to a campaign to establish principles of prevention for business travel.…
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Asia
WannaCry attack brings moment of truth for cyber insurance market
The recent WannaCry ransomware attacks that affected businesses, government agencies and individuals in more than 150 countries could be a…
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Asia
CRAsia launches Risk Frontiers Asia 2017 online survey
Commercial Risk Asia has launched an online poll as part of its Risk Frontiers Asia 2017 survey, an annual study…
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Asia
IMF report highlights Asia’s ageing crisis
Despite its status as the world leader in growth, the Asia-Pacific region must address its ageing population or else face…
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Asia
IRDAI plans new reinsurance framework and considers use of ART
India’s insurance watchdog, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), has formed a new Reinsurance Expert Committee to…
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Asia
Swiss Re launches parametric insurance for Taiwan aquaculture
Global reinsurer Swiss Re has partnered with local specialist insurer Taiwan Fire & Marine Insurance to launch what it claims…
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Asia
Indonesia sues Thai exploration company for $2bn over 2009 oil spill
The Indonesian government is seeking more than $2bn in compensation from a Thailand-based exploration company over an oil spill…
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Asia
Qantas CEO pied by protestor over support for marriage equality
Corporate executives in Australia must factor in a new risk – that of flying confectionery – after the CEO of…
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Asia
South Korea election result heralds potential change in key policies
Risk managers in South Korea may be toasting the election of a new president, given that it could see a…
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Asia
New HK insurance watchdog makes senior appointments
The Insurance Authority (IA), Hong Kong’s new independent industry watchdog, has announced a number of senior appointments before it commences…
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Asia
CIRC bans Anbang for three months amid corruption crackdown
Chinese conglomerate Anbang Insurance Group has been banned from issuing any new products for three months by the China Insurance…