Asia
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Risk managers urged to work with HR on benefits and ERM
Risk managers need to become more involved with human resource (HR) departments to help achieve more cost-effective coverage and spread…
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Tread carefully and work with experts on global programmes advises Sharma
Risk managers need to go back to basics and closely evaluate risk appetite and tolerance levels when they asses their…
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Berkshire Hathaway enters Asian market and vows to stay for long haul
Asian risk managers were provided with another major new slug of top quality international insurance capacity this week as Berkshire…
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JLT results confirm tough market and need to expand for growth
There is little hope of a market hardening in the global corporate insurance sector as we head towards year-end renewals,…
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Baron vows to align Asian certification with Ferma model
The Asian risk management community will be offered education and certification that is aligned with Ferma's planned programme as early…
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Political risk rises in Hong Kong but experts do not foresee contagion to China
Life in Hong Kong has been returning to normal this week following last week's pro-democracy protests but the threat of…
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New kid on the block aiming to develop risk management in Asia
The Pan-Asia Risk & Insurance Management Association (Parima) is the youngest of the major organisations around the world that aim…
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Allied World acquisition of RSA’s Asian business marks changing of guard for corporate customers
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG, the Zug, Switzerland-based insurer that was founded in Bermuda, has reached definitive agreements to…
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Piracy down globally but ‘worrying’ trend of hijacks in Southeast Asia says IMB
The Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC) of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has raised concerns over…
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Corporate round-up
AIG in Europe launches new cyber cover for property and bodily injury risks, Markel applies for Dubai insurance licence to…
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Talanx targets international business for growth
Talanx has signalled its intention to grow its international business to deliver profits of €1bn in 2017.
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Corporate round-up
ACE appoints Paul Wilderspin as Client Relationship Manager, UK & Ireland, JLT invests in Independent Insurance Brokers to extend presence…
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Zurich plans expansion in China and refocuses in Malaysia
Switzerland-based Zurich Insurance said this week that it is to take a more aggressive stance in China, opening a new…
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Corporate round-up
AXA Corporate Solutions appoints new regional CEO for Asia, AIG in Europe makes new appointments to trade credit team and…
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Allianz lead insurer of missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370
Allianz is the lead insurer of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 that disappeared on Saturday with Willis broking the coverage.
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Indian government adopts mobile phone natural disaster warning system
The Indian Government will adopt new technology to help warn citizens, tourists and business people of impending natural disasters in…
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Vietnam offers risk and reward for French firms
As French companies look for growth opportunities abroad, many have turned their attention to fast-growing markets with which France has…
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Corporate round-up
Airmic set to expand technical team, FM names new leaders for Europe, Middle East and Asia Pac and Catlin launches…
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Risk transfer industry concedes work to be done on innovation
Speaking at the 12th Singapore International Reinsurance Conference (SIRC) leading players from the world of risk transfer were refreshingly honest…
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Typhoon Haiyan losses up to $700m
Super Typhoon Haiyan is expected to cost the insurance industry up to $700m.