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- August 16 2019
Standard Life sells US$452m stake in HDFC Life
It is the UK investment firm's third stake sale in the Indian life player this year.
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- August 16 2019
Typhoon Lekima to cost market US$855m
The storm could be the second most expensive ever in China and result in US$7.4bn of economic damage.
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- August 15 2019
QBE’s recovery continues as H1 profits climb 29%
The Sydney-headquartered firm has seen an improved attritional claims experience.
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- August 15 2019
Allianz Australia requires US$169m of capital: APRA
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority is requiring the investment following a test in 2018.
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- August 15 2019
Aflac to delist from the Tokyo Stock Exchange
US giant to leave the exchange after over 30 years.
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- August 14 2019
Clarity needed to boost Asia’s business confidence
The Hong Kong protests have created another level of uncertainty but pan-regional insurers are well placed.
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- August 14 2019
South Korean firm could buy Anbang’s hotels: report
The Mirae Asset Financial Group is understood to be in pole position for a US$5.5bn US luxury hotel group.
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- August 14 2019
Typhoon Krosa nears Japan
The strong typhoon is set to wreak havoc across western Japan.
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- August 14 2019
Asia reinsurance opportunities growing: Fitch
Infrastructure investment in China and growth in Thailand expected to spur sector.
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- August 13 2019
Zurich Australia signs TAL exec as life CEO
Justin Delaney to take on Zurich's largest regional business.
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- August 13 2019
Perils ups Townsville claims estimate by over US$90m
The increase is in property loss claims from the winter Queensland flooding disaster.
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- August 13 2019
AMP and Resolution Life rescue sale
A revised deal structure has revived the sale of AMP Life at an important time for AMP.
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- August 12 2019
Will Aviva be the next UK firm to exit Asia?
The UK giant could simplify its operations and reinvest elsewhere but lose out on the next phase of a key growth region.
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- August 12 2019
30 dead and billions in losses as typhoon slams China
Economic losses from Typhoon Lekima amount to at least US$2bn.
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- August 12 2019
Indian Bank signs P&C deal with Chola MS
The agreement with Mitsui Sumitomo's JV comes hot on the heals of deal with SBI Life.
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- August 9 2019
Prudential rolls out AI-powered app
The health app shows how insurers' offerings are becoming more sophisticated in the region.
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- August 8 2019
Aviva’s H1 Asia profits up 37% as board reviews options
The UK-headquartered firm has confirmed it is looking to "enhance the value of the businesses to shareholders".
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- August 8 2019
IAG’s profits hit by nat cats but bolstered by Asia sales
Insurance Australia Group exceeded its annual nat cat allowance but booked a profit of US$135.6m from selling Thailand and Indonesia arms.
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- August 8 2019
Markel’s Asia MD confident as GWP climbs 34%
Christian Stobbs sees opportunities for growth in the region despite the US-China trade war.
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- August 8 2019
Allianz drops consumer credit lines in Australia
Following intense regulatory scrutiny the German giant has decided to exit the market.
