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Q&A with Munich Re’s Farny: contrasting Asian insurtech with Europe
Tobias Farny is Munich Re’s chief executive for the Asia Pacific markets of China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand
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Lloyd’s taken off Fitch ratings watchlist
Fitch Ratings has taken Lloyd’s off of its watchlist of companies it is concerned could be facing a downgrade of its financial ratings after the market released its half-year results.
Deutsche Rückversicherung to start writing business in the Middle East
The reinsurer has appointed Tarik Aouad as Head of Middle Eastern Markets, reporting to Board member Achim Bosch and based in Düsseldorf, Germany, effective from 15 April 2020. The newly created market segment will focus on traditional property and casualty reinsurance business.
A fifth of countries worldwide at risk from ecosystem collapse
A fifth of countries worldwide at risk from ecosystem collapse as biodiversity declines, reveals pioneering Swiss Re index
Briefing: Insurers need to prepare for the economic and social fallout from Covid-19
The coronavirus pandemic has created a new world for insurers to operate in, and it is one that is made up of new and increased risks. Insurers will need to adapt to this new risk landscape if they are going to thrive in the new normal By insights editor Matt ...
Fitch: Asian Reinsurers Repositioning amid Catastrophe Losses and Pandemic
Insurers and reinsurers in Asia are likely to put renewed emphasis on ensuring the adequacy and appropriateness of their existing (re)insurance protection, following significant catastrophe losses in 2019 and 1H20 and in expectation of the tougher times following the coronavirus pandemic, Fitch Ratings says in a new report.
UK life insurers pay 90 million pounds in COVID-19 claims - trade body
British life insurers paid 90 million pounds in claims related to deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic in the three months to end-May, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) said on Thursday.
