Insurance
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Zurich commits to new simplified and customer-centric approach
Risk and insurance managers worldwide will be delighted to hear that new Zurich CEO Mario Greco has decided the best…
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Risk managers rail against insurers
A panel of risk managers has spoken out about the lack of understanding and organisation among insurer counterparts during a…
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Parima joins Insurance Development Forum project
The Pan-Asia Risk and Insurance Management Association (Parima) has been invited to participate on the Insurance Development Forum (IDF).
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China urged to speed up acceptance of mutual insurers
Credit rating agency AM Best has said the Chinese risk and insurance market needs the Chinese government and its insurance…
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Insurers target Asia for trade credit insurance
Trade credit insurance has seen rapid growth since the global financial crisis and the Asian market is no exception. Nicholas…
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AGCS warns of fast-rising cyber threat to industrial firms
International insurer Allianz Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) warned earlier this month that the rising cyber threat to industrial concerns needs…
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WR Berkley hires Chubb pair to launch Asian insurance operation
US insurer WR Berkley Corporation has announced the formation of Berkley Insurance Asia to extend its offering from reinsurance to…
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HDFC ERGO continues Indian expansion with L&T acquisition
HDFC ERGO, the Indian joint venture insurance company of home loan major HDFC and German insurer ERGO International, has agreed…
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Healthy growth reported by Vietnamese insurers but more professionalism needed
The Vietnamese insurance market has reported premium revenue growth of 20% in the first quarter of this year, compared with…
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Antares plans to join Lloyd’s China following Singapore launch
Antares, the Lloyd’s managing agency that recently set up an operation in Singapore, has confirmed that it is close to…
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Shanghai insurance exchange launches
Shanghai officially launched its long-awaited insurance exchange (SHIE) on 12 June at the Lujiazui Forum, an annual forum for the…
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Fosun said to be leading bids for ACR
Fosun International, the Chinese conglomerate that has recently built a strong position in the international insurance and reinsurance market, is…
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Swiss Re calls for industry focus on future risks
A new report from Swiss Re on emerging risks has called for more collaboration between insurers and their corporate buyers.…
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Positive outlook for Indonesian insurance market: Fitch
Growth in the Indonesian insurance industry is likely to pick-up in 2016, as the market’s view of the country’s economy…
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Risk managers and insurers need more sophisticated approach as focus turns to intangible risks
Business leaders in the Asia-Pacific region need to adopt a more sophisticated approach to insurance management, starting with more effective…
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Cyber risk leaps up agenda for Asian companies
Cyber risk was, perhaps unsurprisingly, a hot topic of discussion during a lively debate among risk managers, insurers and brokers…
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Opportunity knocks – insurer profile
Nicholas Pratt talks to IIS president Michael Morrissey about the development of Asia’s risk and insurance industry, and the role…
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Insurance Institute of Botswana launched
The Insurance Institute of Botswana (IIB) has been officially launched, with 300 delegates in attendance including policymakers, regulators, insurers, brokers,…
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Nigerian insurers look to diversify beyond oil and gas
A lack of trade credit and a lack of product development are hampering business in Nigeria, according to a group…
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African aviation investment needed to boost wider economies
Aviation safety in Africa is the top priority, with governments across the continent committing to achieving world-class safety levels through…