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- November 3 2017
Singapore chases cat bonds
Lim Hng Kiang, trade minister and deputy chairman of MAS, unveils a subsidy scheme for catastrophe bond issuers.
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- November 2 2017
Singapore woos cat bond issuers with 100% grant
MAS has unveiled a grant scheme aimed at encouraging insurers and reinsurers to issue catastrophe bonds in Singapore.
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- November 2 2017
Qatar Re names new CEO for Singapore
Manik Sethi has been appointed to lead the Bermudian reinsurer as its new chief executive, the company said in a statement.
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- November 1 2017
Insurance, takaful remain unpopular in Malaysia
The country's central bank governor urged the industry to focus on the underserved segment of the market.
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- October 27 2017
AIA inks 15-year bancassurance deal in Vietnam
The partnership with VPBank will provide acess to the bank's network of 215 branches and transaction offices.
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- October 25 2017
Vietnam’s health coverage likely to hit 83% this year
The prime minister announced the penetration rate at the fourth session of the 14th National Assembly in Hanoi.
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- October 25 2017
Malaysia warns insurers against raising motor premiums
Any increase above 10% after tariff liberalisation will require the approval of the Bank of Negara Malaysia.
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- October 25 2017
Great Eastern logs 21% profit hike
The improved performance in operations is credited to multi-channel distribution by agents and bancassurance partners.
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- October 24 2017
Takaful market continues to enjoy growth
Data gathered by Kenanga Research show the family sector grew 5% in September, while the general sector grew 9%.
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- October 20 2017
Prudential launches fintech programme in Singapore
The Pru Fintegrate partnership programme will see the company co-develop digital solutions.
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- October 19 2017
Markel launches fintech insurance in Singapore
The policy offers comprehensive protection for businesses in the financial technology sector in Asia.
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- October 18 2017
Honan Insurance to acquire Singapore-based NGA Benefits
The Australian-owned and operated buyer is looking to add to its growing employee benefits business in South-East Asia.
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- October 16 2017
AIA, Bangkok Bank renew bancassurance deal
The Hong Kong-based insurer has extended its agreement with the Thai bank for a further 15 years.
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- October 13 2017
Vietnam’s market keeps positive growth
Total premiums for the whole market in the January-September period were estimated to have increased 18% year-on-year.
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- October 13 2017
Philippine insurers told to beef up reserves
There remains a US$155m gap in reserves, or more than 60% of industry premiums and claims.
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- October 10 2017
Zurich names new chief underwriting officer in Singapore
Anish Jadav will work closely with the Asia-Pacific Regional commercial insurance team headed.
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- October 9 2017
MS&AD buys 15% stake in ReAssure
The group has agreed to pay Swiss Re £800m (US$1.05bn) for its investment in the UK-based closed-book life insurer.
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- October 6 2017
Two Malaysian pension funds eye stakes in insurers
The country's two biggest pension funds are considering buying into one of the locally incorporated foreign-owned insurers.
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- October 3 2017
Myanmar to grant licences to foreign insurers
The announcement comes after the nation embarked on decentralisation efforts for its insurance market.
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- October 2 2017
Etiqa completes acquisition of Indonesian insurer
Maybank's wholly-owned insurance arm has completed its acquisition of Asuransi Asoka Mas for US$15.35m.
