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- June 16 2017
Singapore rocked by Lee family feud
The rift between Lee Kuan Yew's children is threatening the Lion City’s composure.
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- June 16 2017
Industry fears fall-out from Anbang crisis
There are worries that the crisis at Anbang will lead to a liquidity crunch that could affect the financial industry.
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- June 16 2017
Thai market continues to lose momentum
Premium growth slowed for the fourth year in a row to 3.9% in 2016, according to Allianz Economic Research.
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- June 16 2017
Indonesian life firms post huge premium growth
Premium income expanded 25.5% thanks to the popularity of unit-linked and traditional insurance products.
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- June 16 2017
Singapore firms ill-equipped against business liability
Most local companies are not prepared for the potential damage, according to results of a survey launched by QBE.
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- June 15 2017
Anbang chairman steps down
Citing personal reasons, Wu Xiaohui has stepped down and delegated his authority to other company executives.
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- June 15 2017
Increasing HK healthcare costs boost insurance sales
The number of private and personal health insurance plans rose by more than 300,000 in 2015.
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- June 14 2017
Peak Re approved to open Labuan branch
The Hong Kong-based reinsurer has been granted approval-in-principle by the Labuan Financial Services Authority.
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- June 14 2017
Offline life firms dominate Korea’s online market
Savings-type policies offered by traditional insurers are a hit with internet users in the country.
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- June 13 2017
Ping An hunts for fintech, healthtech startups
The Chinese insurer is looking at joint ventures or distribution agreements with early-stage startups.
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- June 13 2017
China mulls pollution liability insurance
CIRC intends to make insurance compulsory for firms that fall under eight categories, such as fossil fuel extraction.
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- June 13 2017
New HK regulator vows to work on cross-border supervision
The Hong Kong Insurance Authority is expected to work hand in hand with its counterpart from mainland China.
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- June 12 2017
Hong Kong, overseas firms seek China entry
Among those making a beeline into the mainland market is FWD Hong Kong, which has applied for a life insurance licence.
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- June 12 2017
Plan to merge three Indian insurers scrapped
Oriental Insurance, National Insurance and United India Insurance have been asked to come up with a new plan.
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- June 9 2017
Regulator opposes merger of Indian life firms
Irdai has disapproved the proposed merger of Max Life and HDFC Standard Life, based on the structure of the deal.
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- June 8 2017
CIRC to strengthen standards
China's insurance watchdog will implement a spate of more stringent measures on liability, investment and liquidity risks.
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- June 7 2017
Hong Kong’s Astri expands cyber coverage to insurers
The Applied Science and Technology Research Institute is in talks to provide an insurance cybersecurity network.
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- June 7 2017
Willis Towers Watson appoints regional head of investments
Based in Tokyo, Taro Ogai will succeed Naomi Denning, who will be leaving the company.
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- June 6 2017
Prudential starts microinsurance project in the Philippines
Online communities will be set up in rural cities Tacloban and Butuan to improve microinsurance literacy.
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- June 5 2017
Malaysian bank merger to create top general insurer
RHB Bank and AmBank are in merger talks to form a US$9bn group and claim the top spot in general insurance.
