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- July 24 2017
Great American boosts Singapore management
The company has hired three new senior executives, according to a statement.
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- July 21 2017
More growth in Malaysian insurance sector
The sector is projected to post a high single-digit growth in new business premiums.
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- July 19 2017
Premiums up 21% in Vietnam
Insurers in the South-East Asian country saw premiums rise 21% in the first half on the back of rising living standards.
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- July 19 2017
Prudential Financial enters Indonesian life market
The US-based insurer has bought a 49% stake in Asuransi Jiwa Mega Indonesia, a subsidiary of CT Corp.
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- July 18 2017
Philippine insurers promote inclusive insurance
Five domestic insurance firms have forged a coalition to promote the growth of inclusive insurance market across the Asian region.
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- July 13 2017
Ping An eyes fintech, healthcare assets abroad
China’s largest insurer by market value is on the hunt for assets in the US, Israel and Singapore.
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- July 12 2017
FWD to renew bancassurance deal with TMB Bank
The renewal of a 15-year agreement comes after FWD's efforts to acquire SCB Life fell apart.
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- July 11 2017
Cambodia and Thailand sign regulatory pact
The two countries have signed an agreement that aims to bolster insurance regulation in Cambodia.
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- July 10 2017
Singapore studying ElderShield takeover proposal
The government is in a better position to administer the scheme, according to the ElderShield Review Committee.
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- July 10 2017
Philippines’ chief regulator elected to Asian Re board
Insurance commissioner Denis Funa has been named vice-chairman of the management board.
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- July 7 2017
Sale of SCB insurance unit to FWD halted
What could have been the largest insurance M&A transaction in South-East Asia has failed on valuation differences.
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- July 5 2017
Malaysia reminds foreign insurers of 70% ownership cap
Though the central bank says there are no new rules on foreign ownership in insurance companies.
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- July 4 2017
Fitch sees further growth in Indonesia’s insurance sector
The rating agency forecasts significant benefits from recent positive economic developments.
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- July 3 2017
Malaysia’s new motor insurance pricing scheme starts
The insurance industry will see stiffer competition for motor premiums as liberalisation sets in.
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- July 3 2017
Ageas, EastWest launch Philippines digital venture
Troo will address access to health care, education for children, as well as support during retirement.
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- July 3 2017
OCBC sells 33.3% stake in Hong Kong Life Insurance
The sale to First Origin International yielded a return of around US$309m.
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- June 28 2017
Mirae Asset Life to buy 50% stake in Prevoir Vietnam
The deal marks Mirae's entry into the Vietnamese market, having reportedly outbid a Chinese competitor.
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- June 26 2017
Malaysian insurers to develop digital platform
The deal will set the foundation for a full-service life insurance and takaful aggregator portal.
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- June 23 2017
Five Philippine non-life insurers to exit industry
Some non-life insurers in the country have decided to voluntarily exit the insurance business by year-end.
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- June 20 2017
Philippines insurers urge tax cut for non-life players
A local industry group says taxes should be reduced to be on par with their Asean counterparts.
