Country: Asia Pacific Page 382 / 538
-
- August 20 2019
MS&AD receives Challenger stake and board approval
The Japanese giant owns 16% of the Australian annuity firm and will gain a seat on the board.
-
- August 20 2019
Tokio Marine signs with Plug and Play in Singapore
The Japanese giant has furthered its relationship with the insurtech player.
-
- August 19 2019
Thai Life agrees 35% stake in Myanmar’s CB Insurance
The Thai player wants to bring its actuarial and managerial expertise to Citizen Business Insurance.
-
- August 19 2019
Wickshire is first Australian broker on Lloyd’s platform
It is the first Australia-based firm broker to be able to place business directly with London syndicates.
-
- August 19 2019
Ping An backs Hong Kong as profits increase 68%
The Chinese insurer has five entities in the city which is being hampered by protests.
-
- August 19 2019
India’s regulator calls to expedite monsoon claims
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India is asking insurers to speed up claims after huge flooding.
-
- August 16 2019
Pru’s Hong Kong move
Prudential will be overseen by Hong Kong's regulator.
-
- August 16 2019
Typhoon Lekima to cost market US$855m
The storm could be the second most expensive ever in China and result in US$7.4bn of economic damage.
-
- August 16 2019
Manulife Philippines appoints CEO
Richard Bates has replaced Ryan Charland who has moved to Manulife Indonesia.
-
- August 15 2019
QBE’s recovery continues as H1 profits climb 29%
The Sydney-headquartered firm has seen an improved attritional claims experience.
-
- August 15 2019
Indonesia’s health scheme still suffering financially
The shortfall between premium income and claims' payouts is expected to climb to US$2bn.
-
- August 15 2019
Blackstone aiming buyback of Anbang’s Japan property
US private equity player wants residential buildings to hedge against a downturn.
-
- August 15 2019
Allianz Australia requires US$169m of capital: APRA
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority is requiring the investment following a test in 2018.
-
- August 15 2019
Aflac to delist from the Tokyo Stock Exchange
US giant to leave the exchange after over 30 years.
-
- August 14 2019
Clarity needed to boost Asia’s business confidence
The Hong Kong protests have created another level of uncertainty but pan-regional insurers are well placed.
-
- August 14 2019
South Korean firm could buy Anbang’s hotels: report
The Mirae Asset Financial Group is understood to be in pole position for a US$5.5bn US luxury hotel group.
-
- August 14 2019
Labuan benefiting as Asia captive interest rises
The formation of captives is on the rise in Asia according to the Labuan IBFC and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.
-
- August 13 2019
Zurich Australia signs TAL exec as life CEO
Justin Delaney to take on Zurich's largest regional business.
-
- August 13 2019
Thailand group targets US$750m of premiums
P&C player Thai Insurance has turned around its profitability this year.
-
- August 13 2019
Perils ups Townsville claims estimate by over US$90m
The increase is in property loss claims from the winter Queensland flooding disaster.
