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                                - November 11 2019
 Tencent takes 10% stake in India’s Policybazaar: reportThe 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 impactThe storm has killed 13 people and is likely to wreak further damage in India and Bangladesh. 
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                                - November 7 2019
 MSI and Max Financial Services terminate share swapThe proposed deal would have seen the Japanese carrier take a 21.5% stake in Max Life's parent. 
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                                - November 1 2019
 KKR sells shares in SBI Life worth US$75mThis marks the third time in 2019 the private equity firm has sold shares in the Indian insurer. 
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                                - October 24 2019
 Indian conglomerate seeks PNG MetLife exit: reportA potetential deal could attract private equity bidders. 
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                                - October 18 2019
 Marsh India agrees deal for JLT IndependentThe agreement in principle involves two brokers that are both joint ventures. 
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                                - October 17 2019
 IAG sells stake in India’s SBI General for US$432mPremji Invest and Warburg Pincus are the buyers, with the carrier set to book a US$200m profit. 
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                                - October 3 2019
 India’s GIC targets Russia, Brazil expansionThe national reinsurer is looking abroad. 
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                                - September 30 2019
 Fairfax sells 50% stake in ICICI LombardThe Canadian player continues to divest its shares. 
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                                - September 30 2019
 Nippon Life takes majority shareholding in RNAMIndia's Reliance Capital completes another sale to Japanese giant. 
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                                - September 17 2019
 State Bank of India drops SBI General IPO plansSBI has said it doesn't need the capital from a flotation at this stage. 
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                                - September 16 2019
 Chubb invests in India digital and actuarial hubsThe two centres will start with 100 people to help service the company globally in IT and other services. 
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                                - September 12 2019
 Indian banks’ stakes in insurers to be capped: reportA 30% cap would be a significant change for the market. 
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                                - September 5 2019
 IDBI Bank seeks Federal Life stake saleThe move comes after a government capital injection into the lender. 
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                                - September 2 2019
 India’s FDI broking boostInternational brokers likely to take advantage of the country's 100% FDI reforms. 
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                                - September 2 2019
 India ushers in 100% FDI for brokersThere has been a mixed reaction from India's broking association to the move. 
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                                - August 26 2019
 Digit Insurance signs with Karur Vysya BankThe fast growing online insurer and nationwide bank are targeting SMEs. 
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                                - August 23 2019
 Indian merger revivesThe merger of three public-sector insurers in India could be done within 18 months, says EY. 
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                                - August 21 2019
 Triple Indian state P&C merger is best option: EYNational Insurance, United India Insurance and Oriental Insurance have been advised to avoid New India tie-up. 
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                                - August 19 2019
 India’s regulator calls to expedite monsoon claimsThe Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India is asking insurers to speed up claims after huge flooding. 
