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Apr 2014

Interviews


Dr Frans Y Sahusilawane: For the betterment of the industry

Dr Frans Y Sahusilawane, President & CEO, PT Asuransi MAIPARK Indonesia, belongs to the "generation of transformation" in the country's insurance industry, and like others in this generation, he believes that they need to steer the country's insurance sector towards increased professionalism. He shares the importance of serving the industry, and why leaders need to upgrade themselves academically. By Benjamin Ang

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AGCS: Managing risk in an interconnected world

As Asia grows from strength to strength, it must also be mindful of the risk landscape that is ever-evolving, says Mr Alexander Ankel, CEO Asia, Allianz Global & Corporate Specialty (AGCS). Drawing from the Allianz Risk Barometer Report 2014, he shares the risks most crucial to the region and how companies should best mitigate them. By Dawn Sit

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Zurich: Today's risks demand a more proactive approach

Zurich Insurance's Chief Risk Officer for General Business, Mr Steve Wilson, talks about the global risk landscape whose interconnectedness demands a joint effort from governments, corporations and also the insurance industry. By Ridwan Abbas

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HSBC: Rising interest rate's journey will be uncomfortable

The current low interest rate environment is seen mostly as a bane for insurers, but Mr Patrice Conxicoeur, Global Head of Insurance Coverage, HSBC Global Asset Management, says it will be a challenge for Asia's insurers too when the rates do go up. By Benjamin Ang

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IBM: Focus internally for maximum returns on social

Embracing social media does not necessarily mean initiatives involving just the clients. In fact, a focus within the organisation often yields maximum returns on investment around social business, says Mr Paul Robinson, Director, IBM's Asia Pacific Insurance Leader. By Benjamin Ang

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