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- January 11 2019
Great Eastern’s ownership in Malaysia safeguarded
Singapore giant will keep its full stake in Malaysian insurer after state scheme contribution.
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- January 11 2019
Prudential extends UOB alliance for 15 years
The agreement extends original alliance that started in 2010 for a fee of US$851m.
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- January 10 2019
Troubled HNA seeks to exit Bohai Life stake
Debt-laden Chinese conglomerate is looking to raise funds quickly.
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- January 10 2019
Aaron Fryer starts regional Allianz CFO role
Renate Wagner will relinquish the role to focus on leading the regional life and health team.
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- January 10 2019
Beazley agrees financial lines tie-up in Hong Kong
Lloyd's coverholder Pegasus to help Beazley develop a portfolio in the SAR.
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- January 9 2019
Sompo Thailand hires former Axa CFO as CEO
Chayanna Siripirom will lead the Japanese firm's business in Thailand.
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- January 9 2019
China Taiping targets competitive Singapore life market
General manager Lance Tay says the firm will focus on the "mass affluent" after a surge in demand.
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- January 9 2019
Three majors to exit ElderShield in Singapore
Aviva, Great Eastern and NTUC Income will handover disability scheme to the government.
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- January 8 2019
Tropical storm Pabuk hits energy production in Thailand
The unusually powerful tropical storm is unlikely to be a major insurance event.
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- January 7 2019
Competition leads to record expenses for Korea’s P&C insurers
Marketing budgets and commissions are on the rise amid intense competition.
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- January 4 2019
Myanmar opens for business
Officials said on Wednesday that they are finally ready to award licences to foreign insurers.
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- January 4 2019
Hong Kong brokers make 10.5% profit margin
Hong Kong's top 20 brokers are dominating the market according to a comprehensive survey.
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- January 3 2019
Philip Kent to replace Reid as CEO at MSIG Hong Kong
Experienced MSIG executive has moved to Hong Kong from Singapore as Ken Reid retires.
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- January 3 2019
Former Manulife CEO takes helm at Life Insurance Association of Malaysia
Mark O'Dell tasked with helping take the market to the next level.
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- January 2 2019
China Re hails global footprint as Chaucer deal completes
Reinsurer's acquisition will provide global reach to accelerate growth.
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- January 2 2019
US insurer takes stake in Singapore Life
Aflac's investment will allow the Lion City disruptor to grow its product range.
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- January 2 2019
Generali increases JV investment in “high potential” India
The Italian insurer sees stake increase in its Indian joint venture as an important expansion step.
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- December 31 2018
Fubon Life buys Frankfurt’s Eurotower for US$658m
Taiwanese insurer has diversified its investment portfolio into Germany's property market.
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- December 31 2018
South Korea bank strikes deal with Vietnamese insurer
Petrolimex Insurance Corporation and Woori Bank have signed a bancassurance agreement.
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- December 31 2018
Vietnam’s premiums surged in 2018
Rising living standards makes the country one of the fastest growing markets in Asia.
