All Australasia articles – Page 6
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AnalysisIAG CEO resigns amid failed QBE bid
Michael Hawker struck a defiant note while acknowledging he had lost investor support
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Munich Re in $300m Japanese quake bond
Earthquake risks were transferred to the capital markets on behalf of Japanese mutual, Zenkyoren
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Good times over for global reinsurers - Fitch
Underwriting margins will contract further in 2008 as global reinsurers face heightened competitive pressures
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Offshore Malaysian hub to pass $1bn mark
Most of the reinsurance transacted on the island of Labuan is now foreign premium
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Guy Carp: Rates down 5% to 10% at April renewals
While cedants pushed hard for rate reductions in Asia, reinsurers stood firm
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AnalysisHouse of Lords overturns HIH rulings
Differences between UK and Australian insolvency laws will affect creditors
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Global Takaful market ‘worth up to $15bn by 2018’
Limited re-Takaful capacity will be a key challenge, according to Ernst & Young report
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Munich Re foresees growing catastrophe claims in India
'In coming decades, the effects of climate change will make themselves felt particularly in emerging markets'
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Tomorrow’s talent
The Lion City roars, but what now for the cubs? Simon Wilson looks at how the development of local talent and skills will be the lifeblood for future growth in the Asian insurance market.
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Fool's gold?
The excitement surrounding China belies the reality of the significant challenges ahead. Marcus Alcock likens the enthusiasm to the Californian gold rush of 1848.
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Enstar completes AMP run-off buyout
Bermuda-based Enstar bought AMP Limited's Australian-based closed re/insurance operations for $417m
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AnalysisAustralia addresses flood risk
New Australia PM Kevin Rudd is supporting the insurance industry's drive to improve the country's flood mapping systems
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Online onlyQuakes hit Sumatra and Greece
7.5 magnitude quake strikes Indonesian island of Sumatra; tsunami warning issued
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Spate of senior hires at Ascot
Alex Lumby is named CEO of Ascot Renewco after David Wright resigns
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SCOR opens P/C branch in China
The SCOR SE Beijing Branch will be headed by general manager Min Wu
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Benfield opens Beijing office
Huang Ling, previously with Benfield in Shanghai, has been appointed as chief representative
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Beazley expands political risk team
Crispin Hodges joins Singapore branch from Lloyd's broker Glencairn
