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- April 20 2015
Lloyd’s of London eyes Islamic insurance market
Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates targeted for takaful.
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- April 16 2015
BPL reshuffles Asia-Pacific leadership
Peter Gilbert's move to Singapore aimed at helping service BPL's base of banks and corporates, and develop new markets and clients.
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- April 16 2015
AXA strikes partnership deal with SingPost
Financial advisers will promote AXA's insurance products at 34 post offices in Singapore under a 10-year agreement.
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- April 13 2015
Thai regulators urged to promote ULIPs
Introduced to the market in 2009, ULIPs are expected to play a vital role despite the challenges.
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- April 13 2015
Malaysia, Saudi Arabia to lead premium growth of global takaful sector
A report by AM Best sees significant opportunities for takaful operators but challenges remain.
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- April 11 2015
Thailand to cut deposit insurance coverage in August
Reduction prompts investors to the bond market.
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- April 9 2015
Manulife inks USD1.2bn Asia distribution deal with DBS Group
Deal also allows DBS’ six million-strong retail, wealth and SME customer base to access the various life and health insurance solutions offered by Manulife.
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- April 9 2015
Myanmar sets rules for foreign insurance firms in economic zones
Foreign insurance companies required to pay a license fee to be allowed to operate in the country's special zones.
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- April 8 2015
Bank Rakyat Indonesia to acquire local life insurance company
Bank to allocate approximately USD232 million to fund its planned acquisitions.
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- April 8 2015
Vietnam insurer to sell shares to foreign strategic investors
Company to also open two seats on its managing board for investors.
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- April 7 2015
Malaysia’s life insurance industry to grow up to 10% in 2015
Government has set a target of at least 75% of insurance coverage for Malaysians by 2020.
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- March 17 2015
Min Ong to lead Berkshire insurance’s energy business in Asia
Ong, based in Singapore, will lead the energy business of BHSI as Asia Regional Head of Energy
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- March 17 2015
Thailand life insurers’ capitalization, earnings remain solid
Report says Thailand will continue to get the attention of foreign players while non-life insurers have solid capital positions that will buffer against risks.
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- March 16 2015
Towers Watson names new Asia Pacific insurance head
Sam Farrimond joins Towers Watson from Hong Kong-based Shoreline Asia
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- March 16 2015
Indonesia to ease investment rules for insurance funds
Easing the investment rules will boost the local bond market says Financial Services Authority
