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- November 17 2017
Insurers in Malaysia target local capital
Global insurers are aiming to comply with the June 2018 deadline to achieve a 30% local shareholding.
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- November 17 2017
Asia drives Prudential’s new-business profit
Higher sales volumes and a boost from higher interest rates have driven results so far this year.
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- November 16 2017
Moody’s welcomes China’s removal of foreign ownership cap
The new regime is credit positive for both foreign and domestic life insurers, says the rating agency.
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- November 16 2017
Insurance M&A increases in value
“Fewer in number, but higher in value” says Willis Towers Watson in its recent survey.
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- November 16 2017
Manulife appoints Singapore CEO
Khoo Kah Siang joins from Great Eastern and will take up the role in February next year.
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- November 16 2017
Axa to focus on 16 key markets
The company has said that it may sell some assets in countries where it lacks scale.
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- November 15 2017
HK to collect levy from insurance policyholders
The Insurance Authority will start at 0.04% during the first phase and will gradually increase.
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- November 15 2017
Chubb to address risk management needs of Asian SMEs
With the establishment of the small commercial division, Chubb has appointed Michael Cellura and Keiran Brennan.
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- November 15 2017
XL Catlin appoints global programme and captive head for Asia
Shiwei Jin takes on this expanded role while continuing as a member of the global programme centre of excellence team.
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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.
