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Chris Ho: Serving the industry with dedication

He helmed one of the first locally-incorporated entities that is staffed by local professionals, with no expatriates; and it was the only company to quote unlimited covers when other reinsurers withdrew from the market. He also oversaw the SIRC...

Hansard International: The shift away from Europe

Mr Graham Morrall, Global Sales & Marketing Director, Hansard International, shares why the Group's Europe unit is no longer accepting new business, and its strategy to make the company successful in Asia and other high-growth regions - a strategy...

India focus: To raise FDI limit or not

The election of a new central government in India has once again opened up the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) debate in the insurance sector with many stakeholders urging the government to allow 49% FDI, while others are opposing it. Does the...

Event cancellation - Kicking the challenges of global sporting events

Mr Andrew Duxbury of Munich Re explains the insurance environment of huge sporting events such as the current World Cup in Brazil, including underwriting assessment and sports disability insurance.

Life feature: The US$41 tln gap and $2 tln prize

Speakers at the 5th Asia Life Insurance Summit shared that concern of the life sector has switched from the consequences of premature death to extended life, even in countries such as Vietnam.

What more can the insurance industry do for NAT CATs? - Closing the gap

There is still a serious insurance protection gap in Asia for Nat CAT risks, with the perceived high cost of insurance, mistrust of the industry, cultural challenges and data paucity being cited as the key reasons. To overcome this gap, private...

What more can the insurance industry do for NAT CATs? - Risk financing a key priority

There are many reasons why there is still a serious insurance protection gap in Asia for Nat CAT risks. These include perceived high cost of insurance, mistrust of the industry, cultural challenges and data paucity. Mr Amer Ahmed of Allianz...

Soaring to greater heights

Hong Kong's life business accounting for 85% of total insurance premium pie, grew by almost 20% in new business to US$93 billion driven by strong demand for a range of protection, long-term savings and retirement solutions amidst rising affluence...

Raising supervision to global standards

In an interview with the regulator, Commissioner Annie Choi from the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) talks about the work being done to get insurance rules up to international standards to make the industry fit for future growth. By...

Special feature on cyber liability - Cyber risk and its impact on insurance

Cyber risk is a growing threat that is weighing heavily on companies and boardrooms across the globe, including firms in Asia. Two brokers share their expertise with an overview of the impact of cyber threats on businesses, the laws enacted to cope...

Special feature on cyber liability - Covering cyber exposures

There are increasingly more incidents of cyber theft, sabotage and hacking happening today, many of which have impacted companies operating in Asia. Mr Murray Wood of Aon Risk Solutions says companies need to get the right cover before any...

"Learn from the future" with Predictive Analytics

Messrs Alex Korogodsky and Max Taffel of EY say successful executives today are learning from the future instead of the past, and using predictive analytics to achieve great results. They explain how this is done.

Asia: Increased financial insecurities among affluent in Hong Kong and Singapore

Affluent and aspiring affluent investors in both Hong Kong and Singapore are feeling increasingly insecure with regard to their financial situations, according to the latest Investor Attitudes Report from Friends Provident International.

Asia: Most Asians want official retirement ages to rise - Manulife

Official retirement ages across Asia are out-of-date and need to be raised, said majority of Asian investors, according to new research from Manulife.

Asia: 1,000+ expected to attend EAIC in Taipei in Nov

Two insurance industry heavyweights - Ms Inga Beale, CEO of Lloyds, and Mr John Tan, Group Chief Executive from Singapore-headquartered reinsurance group, ACR Capital Holdings - will be the keynote speakers at the 27th East Asia Insurance Congress...

New IT-based insurance for construction risks

Munich Re and RIB, a technical ERP software solutions provider for the construction industry, have signed an exclusive agreement to jointly develop the first global IT-based insurance product for large construction projects that covers elements of...

Leading insurers will play greater role to tackle climate-related risks

Sixty-six Chief Executives of the world's leading insurers have confirmed their commitment to The Geneva Association's Climate Risk Statement - a set of guiding principles on the substantial role insurance can play in global efforts to tackle...

IIS launches Global 100 Stock Monitor

The International Insurance Society has launched its proprietary IIS 100 Global Stock Index Monitor. This service will be fully accessible to IIS members on a quarterly basis, providing a unique in-depth tracking of global insurance stock...

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