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- August 19 2019
India’s regulator calls to expedite monsoon claims
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India is asking insurers to speed up claims after huge flooding.
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- August 16 2019
Manulife Philippines appoints CEO
Richard Bates has replaced Ryan Charland who has moved to Manulife Indonesia.
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- August 15 2019
Indonesia’s health scheme still suffering financially
The shortfall between premium income and claims' payouts is expected to climb to US$2bn.
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- August 15 2019
Blackstone aiming buyback of Anbang’s Japan property
US private equity player wants residential buildings to hedge against a downturn.
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- August 14 2019
Labuan benefiting as Asia captive interest rises
The formation of captives is on the rise in Asia according to the Labuan IBFC and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.
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- August 13 2019
Thailand group targets US$750m of premiums
P&C player Thai Insurance has turned around its profitability this year.
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- August 12 2019
400,000 Australians asked to review NAB lawsuit
Law firm Slater and Gordon believe thousands more customers could be involved in class action.
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- August 9 2019
Well Link enters Hong Kong life market
The smaller Hong Kong player has entered the crowded life sector.
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- August 9 2019
Super Typhoon Lekima threatens China and Taiwan
Claims professionals will on high alert as businesses shutter in Taiwan and the storm could even hit Shanghai.
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- August 8 2019
SBI GI is latest IPO to be postponed in India
IAG's impending stake exit has been blamed for the delay to SBI General's IPO.
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- August 6 2019
No-deal Brexit could benefit Hong Kong and Singapore
The scenario could see insurers and reinsurers relocate business to Asia, according to an EY survey.
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- August 5 2019
New Zealand’s regulatory chief warns market
The head of New Zealand's Financial Market Authority expected more urgency to change cultures.
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- August 5 2019
India incentivises reinsurers to set-up at finance hub
The Gandhinagar International Financial Services Centre is a key part of India's strategy to expand globally.
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- August 2 2019
Aviva examining sale of Asian operations: report
The UK firm has a portfolio across six Asian countries which could be worth as much as US$2bn.
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- July 31 2019
IPO of India’s life major LIC on cards again
A listing could make The Life Insurance Corporation of India the most valuable company on India's stockmarket.
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- July 31 2019
Hong Kong prepares for cyber security regulations
The updated regulations kick in at the beginning of next year.
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- July 30 2019
FWD signs to digital underwriting platform
FWD is using Pacific Life Re's digital UnderwriteMe platform in Singapore.
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- July 26 2019
Piracy increases in the Singapore Strait
Overall piracy incidents are down in the first six months of the year.
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- July 25 2019
H1 nat cat bill drops to lowest in 13 years
The level of insured losses has gone down but economic losses have risen according to Aon.
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- July 25 2019
UK insurtech funding firm to open in Sydney
Insurtech Gateway is hoping to invest and help grow insurtech firms in Australia.
