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- August 23 2019
AIA’s Ng Keng Hooi: growth fundamentals “resilient”
AIA’s group chief executive is confident after first half profits climb 12%.
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- August 23 2019
Indian merger revives
The merger of three public-sector insurers in India could be done within 18 months, says EY.
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- August 23 2019
Taiyo Life to acquire 35% stake in Myanmar Capital
The firm is the latest Japanese player to have a stake purchase in a Myanmar insurer approved.
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- August 23 2019
Ping An eyes Huaxia Life: report
Huaxia is owned by missing tycoon Xiao Jianhua.
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- August 22 2019
HSBC weighs offer for Aviva’s Asian operations: report
Aviva's Singapore division would be particularly attractive to the London-headquartered bank.
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- August 22 2019
Fresh Japan Post policy scandal linked to Aflac
A failure to update the customer data management system could be to blame for double charging and underinsurance.
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- August 22 2019
Thailand’s government agrees drought relief
The move to offer aid to rice farmers comes after the worst drought in a decade.
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- August 21 2019
Singapore Life targets five markets in South East Asia
After raising over US$100m the life player has the capital to expand quickly.
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- August 21 2019
Triple Indian state P&C merger is best option: EY
National Insurance, United India Insurance and Oriental Insurance have been advised to avoid New India tie-up.
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- 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.
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- August 20 2019
Tokio Marine signs with Plug and Play in Singapore
The Japanese giant has furthered its relationship with the insurtech player.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- August 16 2019
Pru’s Hong Kong move
Prudential will be overseen by Hong Kong's regulator.
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- 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.
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- August 16 2019
Manulife Philippines appoints CEO
Richard Bates has replaced Ryan Charland who has moved to Manulife Indonesia.
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- 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.
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- August 15 2019
Blackstone aiming buyback of Anbang’s Japan property
US private equity player wants residential buildings to hedge against a downturn.
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- August 15 2019
Aflac to delist from the Tokyo Stock Exchange
US giant to leave the exchange after over 30 years.
