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- October 10 2018
ArgoGlobal appoints veteran Scala in Asia
Former senior QBE management member to help the speciality Lloyd's member grow in Asia.
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- October 9 2018
Prudential on the hunt for buys in Asia
Asia CEO Nic Nicandrou is keen to spend some money on acquisitions in the region.
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- October 9 2018
IAG seeks to exit Malaysia
The Australian insurer and AMMB Holdings are looking to sell AmGeneral, their general insurance joint venture.
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- October 9 2018
IPCC issues stark warning on climate change
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has given a dramatic warning to businesses and societies across the world.
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- October 8 2018
Malik to lead Aon’s Asia Pacific operation
The global broker is combining its Asia and Pacific offices and divisions under one unit.
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- October 8 2018
Health protection gap in Asia almost US$2trn, says Swiss Re
Gap represents 40 million households across Asia foregoing medical treatment to avoid financial stress.
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- October 8 2018
India’s regulator reviews supervisory framework
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India is to move in line with other regulators.
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- October 8 2018
Reliance wins approval to enter India’s health market
The health insurer plans to commence operations in the fourth quarter of 2018.
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- October 5 2018
Japan hit by eighth typhoon of the year
A stream of powerful storms in Japan is placing pressure on the country's insurers.
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- October 5 2018
Markel opens India office
Markel International’s long-planned Mumbai office has opened.
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- October 5 2018
Indonesia and Thailand ripe for digital disruption
Bain & Co finds customers are happy to consider purchasing products from tech savvy market entrants.
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- October 5 2018
Taiwan’s regulator examining online-only model
The Financial Supervisory Commission is considering its approach to web-only insurance companies.
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- October 4 2018
Berjaya Sompo looking for acquisition targets
The company, which is 70% owned by Sompo Holdings, is planning to acquire competitors.
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- October 4 2018
India set to allow 100% foreign investment for broking
The move will give the sector the needed boost to make it more competitive.
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- October 3 2018
Canopius appoints head of reinsurance for Asia Pacific
Nattakorn Wattanaumphaipong will join the Canopius Singapore office in January 2019.
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- October 3 2018
Shin Kong acquires MasterLink Securities
The Taiwanese company has said that it will centre its efforts on the insurance, banking and securities businesses.
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- October 3 2018
Hong Kong launches consultation on intermediaries
The Insurance Authority is finalising its requirements for intermediaries in preparation for a new regulatory regime.
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- October 2 2018
PICC gets approval for Shanghai IPO
The company and its underwriters are set to confirm the schedule for listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
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- October 2 2018
OCBC abandons plan to sell stake in Hong Kong Life
The sale to First Origin International has been terminated by the Singaporean bank.
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- October 2 2018
GIC to retain first preference to offer reinsurance in India
New rules for the reinsurance market will not change the company's preferential position.