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- November 14 2017
Huaxia Life raises stake in China Minsheng Bank
Although its owner is believed to be detained by mainland authorities, the insurer continues to make investments.
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- November 14 2017
Axa appoints Gordon Watson CEO of Asia
He joins from AIA, where he was most recently regional chief executive for several key markets in Asia.
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- November 14 2017
Disaster coverage could become too expensive
The industry needs to find solutions if it wants to adapt to the threat of climate change, according to Munich Re.
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- November 14 2017
PNB Metlife signs India bancassurance deal
The deal with Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait provides access to major metro areas such as Mumbai, Hyderabad, Aluva and New Delhi.
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- November 13 2017
Peak Re wins MAS authorisation
The company has been authorised as a life and general reinsurer by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
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- November 13 2017
Chinese internet-only insurers still register losses
The profits of China’s four online-based insurers saw a rise in premium income, but still ended up registering a loss.
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- November 10 2017
Winter 2017
Defending Asia's evolving risks
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- November 10 2017
Manulife, Sun Life report strong earnings
The Canadian insurers have reported third-quarter earnings that exceed market expectations.
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- November 10 2017
Peak Re: Unlocking opportunity in India
The right reinsurance partner can help to take advantage of the growth potential in India’s insurance market.
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- November 10 2017
Chinese insurers post lower premium income growth
A crackdown on insurance companies' risky and aggressive investment behaviour has taken a toll.
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- November 10 2017
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions: Unlocking renewable energy project finance
Renewables make their mark in Asia Pacific but insurance can help sustain and accelerate the growth of clean energy.
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- November 10 2017
Chinese app to acquire insurance broker
Toutio, a Chinese news app, is poised to be the latest Chinese media platform looking to get into fintech.
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- November 9 2017
Dozen firms in the running to acquire India’s Star Health
At least 12 companies have expressed interest in bidding for the country's largest standalone health insurance provider.
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- November 9 2017
Allianz opens Beijing branch
The office will provide commercial and consumer P&C solutions to customers in the Chinese capital.
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- November 9 2017
Life business remains upbeat in Singapore
The sector has continued to post sterling growth this year, registering double-digit growth amid robust sales.
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- November 9 2017
Starr remains committed to Singapore market
The reassurance comes after decision to stop underwriting new business through its Lloyds Syndicate 1919.
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- November 8 2017
Korean official warns interest rate hike could disrupt insurers
FSC vice-chairman Kim Yong-beom made the pronouncement ahead of the Bank of Korea's plan to raise its key rate.
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- November 8 2017
Edelweiss Tokio Life in talks for bancassurance deals
The Indian-Japanese joint venture is in discussions about possible cooperation with several banks.
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- November 7 2017
Willis Towers Watson hires North Asia P&C consulting lead
Evariste Yeung will head up property and casualty insurance consulting across the region.
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- November 7 2017
Royal Sundaram aims to raise US$100m
The Indian general insurer is reportedly looking to raise equity capital of up to US$100m.
