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- November 12 2019
FWD’s CEO says Vietcombank deal takes firm to “next level”
Huynh Thanh Phong wants to build a leading regional bancassurance franchise.
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- November 11 2019
Where next for Hong Kong’s insurtech mini-boom?
With direct digital penetration at less than 1%, Blue's Charles Hung argues a revolution is needed.
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- November 11 2019
Tencent takes 10% stake in India’s Policybazaar: report
The 11-year old aggregator is a market leader and worth over US$1bn.
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- November 11 2019
Millions evacuated as Cyclone Bulbul makes impact
The storm has killed 13 people and is likely to wreak further damage in India and Bangladesh.
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- November 8 2019
Swiss Re’s China play
A potential deal with CPIC could see it invest up to US$1bn in Chinese growth.
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- November 8 2019
MS Amlin to close HK unit and integrate with MSIG
Several underwriters will move to MSIG Hong Kong.
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- November 8 2019
Swiss Re seeks to double its book in Asia: Higginbotham
The reinsurer has ambitious plans for the next five years.
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- November 8 2019
Insurtech shouldn’t be stifled: HK’s Insurance Authority
Clement Cheung is looking to minimise the compliance burden for start-ups in Hong Kong.
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- November 7 2019
MSI and Max Financial Services terminate share swap
The proposed deal would have seen the Japanese carrier take a 21.5% stake in Max Life's parent.
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- November 7 2019
Allianz takes stake in Taikang Life: report
The deal has been revealed by the Chinese insurer via a statement.
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- November 7 2019
Swiss Re confirms interest in CPIC investment
Zurich-headquartered major has said discussions have been taking place between the two firms.
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- November 6 2019
Chinese authorities in Anbang sale talks: report
The troubled insurer is understood to be in discussions with several potential investors.
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- November 6 2019
Hiscox reserves for Faxai and Hagibis losses
The London firm is the latest to reveal its hit from the storms.
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- November 6 2019
Hong Kong’s CIB updates role during IA transition
The broker body is drafting a new memorandum and articles of association.
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- November 5 2019
Philippines’ Commission urges action on quake claims
The Philippines has been rocked by three major earthquakes since mid-October.
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- November 4 2019
GC’s James Nash on capital, intangible risks and politics
The broker's international CEO expects a flight to quality.
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- November 4 2019
Zurich promotes Penny Seach in Hong Kong
Geoffrey Au and Anthony Seeto have also been given elevated roles.
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- November 1 2019
Beazley appoints Asia head of partnerships
Byran Lee, who has been with the firm since 2006, will step into this newly-created role.
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- November 1 2019
Change is coming, collaboration is needed: SIRC 2019
Speakers from Trust Re, Swiss Re, Guy Carpenter, Allianz and GIC Re all agreed on a few key points.
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- November 1 2019
KKR sells shares in SBI Life worth US$75m
This marks the third time in 2019 the private equity firm has sold shares in the Indian insurer.
