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- August 19 2015
Investment-linked plans drive take-up rate in Malaysia
Greater awareness has helped insurance protection in the country to increase 8.1% during the first half of the year.
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- August 18 2015
AIA appoints Mark Konyn as CIO
The former chief executive of Cathay Conning Asset Management will take over from John Chu on September 1.
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- August 18 2015
Chinese blast claims could reach US$1.5bn
Chinese insurance companies are bracing themselves for huge insurance claims after the Tianjin explosion.
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- August 18 2015
South Korean insurers post 30% profit rise
Rise in investment-related earnings is driving net income for local life and non-life insurance companies in Korea.
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- August 18 2015
Global insured losses fall to half 10-year average
Total global insured losses for the first six months of 2015 dropped to half 10-year average of US$29bn, says Swiss Re.
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- August 17 2015
Oceanwide to launch Chinese reinsurer
The Chinese property conglomerate has announced plan to launch a reinsurance start-up.
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- August 17 2015
Anbang Insurance leads race to buy Novo Banco
Anbang's US$4.45bn bid to acquire Portugal's Novo Banco is likely to be selected by the Bank of Portugal.
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- August 17 2015
Rates of commercial insurance dip globally in Q2
Commercial insurance rates around the world posted a ninth consecutive quarter of decreases in Q2, says Marsh.
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- August 17 2015
Hyundai assessing damage caused by Chinese explosion
South Korea's top carmaker said 4,000 of its vehicles were damaged in the explosion that rocked Tianjin.
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- August 14 2015
Willis acquires Taiwan’s Elite Risk Services
Willis has paid an undisclosed sum for the Taiwanese specialist broker, doubling its presence in the country.
