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- April 13 2017
Allianz names regional corporate development head
Julia Zheng Kuik's focus will be on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and new partnerships.
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- April 12 2017
India’s general insurance sector to grow 32%
Crop insurance and motor sales are projected to fuel growth in the financial year 2016-17.
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- April 12 2017
Growing crackdown in China insurance industry
Analysts expect more regulatory scrutiny after an investigation on the country’s insurance watchdog head.
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- April 12 2017
Chubb names head of power and utilities for Asia
Titus Samuel will help continue to drive and grow the US insurer's power gen portfolio in the region.
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- April 11 2017
Religare sells 80% stake in health insurance arm
The Indian insurer has signed an agreement with investors for around Rs10.4b (US$161m).
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- April 11 2017
Chinese insurers to continue focus on fixed-income
Companies such as China Life, PICC and Ping An will also boost their investments overseas this year.
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- April 10 2017
Quake insurance system pushed in China
The system is being crafted to reduce the fiscal burden of the government from earthquakes.
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- April 10 2017
Old Mutual to sell 50% stake in China unit
The Anglo-South African financial group will offload its stake in joint venture Guodian.
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- April 10 2017
Munich Re, Sompo agree partnership with Trov
The insurtech firm is expanding its on-demand policies in Europe, Asia and South Africa.
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- April 10 2017
Post-9/11 terrorism insurance booming
Since the 2001 attacks, the global terrorism insurance market has seen a huge leap in growth.
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- April 7 2017
Ping An commits US$1bn yearly for tech investment
China’s second biggest insurer remains committed to expanding its investment in the field of internet development.
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- April 7 2017
Taiwan insurers urged to strengthen hedging measures
The Financial Supervisory Commission has encouraged life insurers to manage their currency exposures.
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- April 7 2017
Dai-ichi Life seeks higher market share in South-East Asia
The Japanese insurer has been aggressively pursuing business opportunities in the region.
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- April 6 2017
Scor Global Life wins approval for Japan branch
The opening of the branch is part of a strategic plan to expand and deepen its franchise.
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- April 6 2017
Vietnam simplifies approval of life products
A new regulation means life insurance companies will find it quicker and easier to get product approvals.
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- April 6 2017
Philippine HMOs required to seek regulator’s approval
Health-maintenance organisations are now mandated to get clearance before selling products to the public.
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- April 5 2017
Fosun joins bid to buy Greek insurer
The Chinese insurer has submitted a binding offer for the insurance unit of National Bank of Greece.
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- April 5 2017
AIG crisis seen to scare away talent
A study of Glassdoor data suggests a continuing morale crisis in its ranks, according to a UBS analysis.
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- April 5 2017
Nippon Life bullish on Australian foray
Japan's biggest life insurance company has high hopes for its investment in MLC Life Insurance.
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- April 4 2017
HSBC Insurance gets Tier-1 status in Singapore
The company joins a group of insurers whose total assets are at least US$3.6b.
