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She was previously ANZ’s deputy chief executive officer as well. Zurich Financial Services Australia has appointed Alexis George as independent non-executive director to its board. George has over 30 years…
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Swiss Re CorSo is forming exclusive partnerships with Bajaj General Insurance. The insurance and asset management industry saw several major deals, partnerships and business transitions from 10 to 14 August,…
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Only 17% have bought additional top-up protection. Most working people in Hong Kong rely on their employer’s group medical insurance but do not believe it covers their actual medical costs,…
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Eligible plans provide protection for up to 128 illnesses. Chubb Life Hong Kong has launched the Chubb Care Critical Illness Series, a suite of health insurance plans offering flexible payout…
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Lao PDR received $2m within six days. The Southeast Asia Disaster Risk Insurance Facility (SEADRIF) has set out what it will take to scale development insurance across the region, in…
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International businesses supplied 11% of consolidated earnings. Hanwha Life’s key overseas subsidiaries posted a combined net profit of about $72.7m in the first half of 2026, equivalent to about 87%…
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Valuation gaps topped dealmakers’ concerns at 48%. Use of representation and warranty insurance in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals is expected to rise in 2026, which signals renewed dealmaker confidence…
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Estimated insurance payouts have exceeded RMB650m. Ping An Insurance has received more than 27,000 claims linked to Typhoon Dolphin, with estimated payouts exceeding $96.4m (RMB650m), as the insurer deploys resources…
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Only 10 of 51 nonlife insurers belong to the disaster risk pool. A private-sector insurance pool for major disasters in the Philippines faced its first major earthquake in June, but…
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NewsSeptember 18, 20263 min read
Valuation gaps topped dealmakers’ concerns at 48%. Use of representation and warranty insurance in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals is expected to rise in 2026, which signals renewed dealmaker confidence…
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