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Canopius: Reinsurance - Not all doom and gloom

Marked by declining rates and an influx of alternative capital into the reinsurance realm, 2014 saw Canopius scale back some of its reinsurance participation in the region and accelerate its foray into the direct insurance space. Its CEO and...

Sun Life: Sun shines bright on takaful

Mr Bert Paterson, Sun Life Financial's Head of Strategic Projects, speaks about his company's optimism to be a market leader in takaful. By Ridwan Abbas

EAIC: Making the day count

The 18th EAIC in 2006 declared 18 October as EAIC Insurance Day. Member cities are urged to hold events on this day to promote the awareness of insurance to the public. We bring you a quick update on what four of the 12 markets in the EAIC - Japan,...

Focus on winner - Risk manager of the year: Risk managers seek clarity on changing insurance regulations

Insurers can help risk managers understand the fast-changing insurance regulations, says Mr Franck Baron, Group General Manager Risk Management & Insurance at International SOS.

Future of insurance is in personal lines: What customers want

With a growing middle-income group in a region boasting one of the highest saving rates in the world, consumer insurance has understandably been a key focus for many insurers in the region. We speak to five insurers about the future of Personal...

Future of insurance is in personal lines: First Party Insurance Products: A credible alternative to liability insurance

Mr Yves-Daniel Cochand from Swiss Re discusses why first party insurance covers can become a credible alternative to complex, expensive legal liability insurance systems in growth markets.

Smaller South Asian markets: Small but sparkling - Bangladesh: Industry still striving towards vibrancy and stability

Positive and good growth is the hallmark of the four smaller countries in South Asia - Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives and Nepal. The four countries have issued or are issuing new regulations to bring insurance to the masses. It may be a...

Smaller South Asian markets: Nasir Choudhury: The global face of Bangladesh's insurance industry

Mr Nasir Choudhury was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 18th Asia Insurance Industry Awards held in Taipei. We profile the man and his mission to take insurance to the masses in Bangladesh. By Jimmy John

Smaller South Asian markets: Bhutan: Land-locked nation set to unlock its potential

Bhutan, a land locked nation bordering India and China, is witnessing changes on the insurance front with the government coming out with new draft regulations for the sector and also the entrance of a new reinsurance player in the market. By Jimmy...

Prudence is a double-edged sword

At this year's IAIS Annual Conference, discussions centred not only on the issues of enhancing policyholder protection and financial stability through governance and risk management, it also focused on the very important topic of regulatory prudence.

G-SII: The 2014 designation and its implications for non-G-SII home jurisdictions

Mr Shinya Kobayashi of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) outlines the 2014 G-SII designation and analyses its implications for non-G-SII home jurisdictions.

Collegiate Education in Risk Management and Insurance globally: Past, present and future

Risk management is a crucial skill needed in the insurance industry. Professor W Jean Kwon from St John's University New York, shares that while the subject is taught in various forms in most countries around the world, there is still room for...

Tiding through the tough times

Asia, with its prominent role in the global maritime industry, should spell lots of opportunities for business growth, and for insurers in particular. Yet, the marine insurance sector remains soft. More intensive efforts are needed to tide through...

Asia: 8th India Rendezvous moves to the more spaciousTaj Lands End in Mumbai

Responding to the need for more space and bilateral meeting facilities and to continue in Mumbai, the 8th India Rendezvous will be at Taj Lands End on 21-23 January 2015.

Asia: Regulatory sophistication on the rise in Asia Pacific - S&P

Regulatory sophistication within the insurance sector is on the rise across Asia-Pacific as the region responds to the reach and influence of global regulatory initiatives and now faces a second stage of opportunity and change, said Standard &...

Asia Pacific: Demand for CAT reinsurance remains high - Guy Carpenter

The level of reinsurance catastrophe limit being purchased in Asia continued to increase in 2014, said Guy Carpenter & Co, LLC, in a new report. However, a confluence of factors, including the weakening of some key zone currencies has meant that...

Philippine non-life insurers meet for Regional Dialogue

Top executives of non-life insurance companies in the Philippines gathered recently to chart the industry's course as it gears up for the ASEAN integration come 2015.

Philippine insurers celebrate "bayanihan"

Bayanihan is a trait known to Filipinos. It is the spirit of working together and helping those in need. It is the same spirit that defines non-life insurance.

First Asian recipient of US professional liability award

Ms Arunothayam Rajaratnam, Financial Lines Practice Group Leader - Asia of INCE & CO LLP International Law Firm, has been awarded the PLUS 1 Award last month by the US-based Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS), joining the ranks of...

Pandemic Disease Business Interruption Insurance for Ebola launched

Miller Insurance Services, an independent specialist insurance broker, and William Gallagher Associates ("WGA"), a US retail insurance broker, have jointly announced the availability of Pandemic Disease Business Interruption Insurance, provided by...

Private sector global coalition launched to improve road safety

Ten leading global companies have come together to create Together for Safer Roads - an innovative cross-sector coalition focused on improving road safety and reducing deaths and injuries by road traffic collisions. The founding members are:...

Willis Group and Miller in exclusive talks to form London wholesale broking firm

Willis Group Holdings and Miller Insurance Services LLP have entered into exclusive talks to create a leading London wholesale specialist broking firm. The proposed transaction will combine their wholesale businesses to trade under the Miller brand,...

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