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- December 1 2016
Aetna to establish innovation hub for Asia
Based in Singapore, the hub will develop tailored healthcare solutions for local markets across the region.
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- November 29 2016
Etiqa to acquire majority stake in Indonesian insurer
The deal with general insurer Asuransi Asoka Mas will provide Etiqa with access to Indonesia's untapped market.
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- November 21 2016
Hanwha’s Vietnam strategy finally pays off
For the first time since launching in the country, the Korean insurer has posted a profit.
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- November 18 2016
The investment challenge facing Thai life insurers
InsuranceAsia News and BlackRock hosted an event in Bangkok recently to help the industry navigate the current environment.
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- November 18 2016
Future disasters to cost Vietnam $6.7b
About 60% of the country's land and 71% of its population are at risk of typhoons, tornadoes and floods.
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- November 18 2016
AIA eyes infrastructure investments in Indonesia
The country needs US$400b to fund projects until 2020, most of which will come from private investors.
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- November 17 2016
Thailand drafting second phase of RBC framework
Changes lie ahead as the country's regulator prepares for a new risk-based capital framework.
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- November 16 2016
IHH Healthcare sells PCH stake to Chinese insurers
TK Healthcare Investment will buy a 29.9% stake in IHH's Chinese hospital and clinic operator.
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- November 15 2016
Innovation to help Philippine market growth
In a fast-changing and competitive market, the key for local insurers to thrive is innovation.
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- November 14 2016
Chubb appoints new execs in Singapore
Several new executives have been appointed to lead Chubb’s divisions in Singapore.
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- November 10 2016
Singapore insurance group to study healthcare costs
The city's Life Insurance Association will study recommendations of Health Insurance Task Force.
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- November 9 2016
Hong Leong calls off talks to sell insurer stakes
After failing to reach a deal with any of the potential buyers, the group abandons the sale.
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- November 9 2016
Philippines protection gap valued at US$300bn
Many Filipinos are still not covered and the industry is not focused on selling protection at present.
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- November 4 2016
Indonesia urged to use cat bonds
The SE Asian nation is the latest country to be urged to transfer risk via capital markets.
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- November 3 2016
Philippine lawmakers back lower taxes on non-life insurance
Hopes are high that proposals to reduce taxes imposed on non-life insurance in the Philippines will eventually be approved.
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- November 2 2016
Negotiations extended for sale of Felda’s AXA Affin stake
Talks between Affin and the state-run planter’s stake will be allowed to extend for another three months.
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- November 1 2016
Allianz Malaysia approved to buy HSBC Amanah Takaful
Negotiations between all parties are expected to be concluded within the next six months.
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- October 28 2016
Zurich eyes bancassurance growth in Indonesia
More growth in bancassurance business is expected as Zurich Topas Life partners with Bank CTBC Indonesia.
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- October 27 2016
Insurance agents warned against referral fees
The Life Insurance Association of Singapore has said that charging referral fees is unethical.
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- October 27 2016
Axa Singapore’s life and general insurance units to merge
The consolidation will cost US$1 million and will affect the French insurer's health insurance setup in Singapore.
