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- August 25 2017
JLT and Munich Re launch Philippines parametric product
The two companies will jointly develop and offer an insurance solution to cover typhoon risks.
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- August 25 2017
Mitsui Sumitomo to buy Singapore’s First Capital
The deal will see it pay US$1.6bn to the existing owner, Canada's Fairfax Financial Holdings.
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- August 24 2017
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire enters Cambodian market
The Japanese insurer has established a representative office in the capital Phnom Penh and will start operations year end.
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- August 24 2017
Lazada, AIG forge online cover deal in Malaysia
South-East Asia's biggest e-commerce platform has teamed up with AIG to sell insurance on its platform.
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- August 23 2017
Chubb names new Singapore financial lines head
Johannes Gschossmann will lead day-to-day management of the portfolio, including all underwriting and market-related activities.
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- August 23 2017
Philippines social security seeks private insurers
The state-run programme is planning to tap private companies to insure 35 million of its members.
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- August 23 2017
Japan Post additional sell-down likely delayed
The government may have to wait until 2018 to further sell down its stake if price remains weak.
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- August 22 2017
Insurers to spur IPO bonanza in India
Total fundraising from first-time share sales could balloon to Rs500bn (US$7.8bn) this year.
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- August 22 2017
Malaysia urged to regulate healthcare fees
Authorities have called on industry players to address the issue of escalating inflation of medical insurance.
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- August 22 2017
Philippine insurers to submit regular reports to IMF
The submissions are intended to enhance data transparency and promote sound statistical systems.
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- August 21 2017
Jack Ma-backed firm eyes Asian unit of MassMutual
A consortium led by Yunfeng Financial Group has expressed interest to pay about US$1.7bn for the business.
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- August 21 2017
Ping An registers best half-year profit in a decade
The results were driven by strong growth in life premiums and came despite a government crackdown on the industry.
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- August 21 2017
Centrum Group gets broking licence in India
The firm controlled by former Standard Chartered Asia chief Jaspal Bindra is expanding its insurance operation.
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- August 18 2017
Philippines launches parametric disaster programme
The pilot scheme will provide parametric disaster coverage for 25 at-risk provinces in partnership with World Bank.
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- August 18 2017
Bank Negara on captives
Governor Muhammad bin Ibrahim gave the keynote address at the Asian Captive Conference 2017 in Kuala Lumpur.
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- August 18 2017
Cigna raises stake in India JV
An application with the regulator will increase its stake in the joint venture with TTK to 49% from 26%.
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- August 18 2017
Foreign insurers in Malaysia pressured to trim shareholdings
Four companies have until the end of this month to reduce their holdings and divest to local partners in line with new regulations.
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- August 18 2017
QBE puts emerging markets business under review
Operations in Thailand and Colombia face closure after poor results led investors to question strategy.
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- August 17 2017
Euler Hermes names senior executives to lead expansion
The trade credit insurer has appointed Clemens Philippi as CEO for Asean and Benoit Ganzmann as CEO for China.
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- August 17 2017
Harness captives responsibly, says Bank Negara governor
Muhammad Ibrahim said captives must be seen as supporting and contributing to broader economic transformation and growth.
