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- September 27 2018
Allianz in share-swap deal with Sri Ayudhya
The deal is aimed at creating synergies and enlarging the market share of both insurers.
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- September 27 2018
Singapore partners with four insurers to promote tech
The government has forged the partnerships to fast-track the development of the digital capabilities.
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- September 26 2018
Singapore motor insurers post underwriting losses
The losses were incurred as claims increased significantly in the January-June 2018 period.
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- September 20 2018
Marmonier to join Canopius in Singapore
Linus Phoon, chief executive and head of reinsurance Asia at Canopius, left the company last week.
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- September 14 2018
Super Typhoon Mangkhut threatens Philippines and Hong Kong
A powerful storm is set to hit the northern islands of the Philippines and come close to Hong Kong over the weekend.
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- September 12 2018
Vietnamese insurers see 35% rise in total assets
Insurance assets surged sharply during the first eight months of this year, according to the finance ministry.
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- September 7 2018
Lockton appoints Asia employee benefits leader
Rachael Tay will lead a team of 40 staff across China, Hong Kong and Singapore.
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- September 6 2018
Singapore’s intellectual property office teams up with Lloyd’s
The plan is to introduce insurance products targeting companies that use IP in the course of their business.
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- September 3 2018
Phelan to lead Aspen Singapore
Promotion follows departure of Yann Marmonier.
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- September 3 2018
Prudential Guarantee and Marsh drop complaints in the Philippines
The two parties have resolved their dispute, claiming that it stemmed from an “innocent misunderstanding”.
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- September 3 2018
Malaysia eyes 4% insurance penetration in two years
Sales are healthy among the rich, but the goal is to increase protection among rural and poorer populations.
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- August 30 2018
FWD to buy HSBC stake in Malaysian insurer
The Hong Kong-based insurer will buy a 49% stake in HSBC Amanah Takaful in Malaysia.
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- August 24 2018
Malaysia eases pressure on foreign insurers
The country’s new central bank governor has said she will adopt a more flexible approach to divestment.
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- August 24 2018
Allianz PNB Life eyes microinsurance business in Philippines
The venture plans to target the country’s protection gap by providing cover where it is needed to protect customers.
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- August 24 2018
MetLife appoints new president for Asian operations
Kishore Ponnavolu, who is currently head of auto and home business in the US, will relocate to Hong Kong.
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- August 24 2018
Markel appoints professional and financial risks underwriter
Gordon Lam joins from Beazley and will be based in Singapore initially and is expected to relocate to Hong Kong.
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- August 22 2018
Khazanah sells Turkish insurer to Bupa
The Malaysian sovereign wealth fund has sold Acibadem Sigorta for an undisclosed amount.
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- August 21 2018
Malaysia loosens divestment rule for foreign insurers
The central bank has said the deadline for compliance will be decided on a bilateral basis.
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- August 17 2018
Philippines Nat Re names new head
Allan Rossi Santos replaces Augusto Hidalgo, who is pursuing new career opportunities.
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- August 17 2018
Etiqa Takaful seeks to expand further into Asean
The move aims to boost its takaful and general insurance brand within the region.
