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- July 29 2015
QBE Insurance names new ANZ head
Tim Plant succeeds Colin Fagen, who has been promoted as new group chief strategy officer.
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- July 28 2015
China approves Anbang’s Vivat acquisition
The Chinese insurer will inject US$1.48 billion into Dutch state-owned Vivat as part of the deal.
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- July 28 2015
Young NZ adults embracing health insurance
Low-cost health insurance products encourages more New Zealanders aged 25-35 to take out health insurance policies.
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- July 28 2015
Indonesia relaxes insurers’ bond-buying rules
An initiative by the Indonesian Financial Services Authority is designed to help stimulate the local markets.
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- July 28 2015
Lloyd’s forms consortium to expand in Asia
Consortium to cover commercial light and moderate industrial property risks in the region.
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- July 27 2015
Aon hires China CEO from Swiss Re
The appointment of Qin Lu from Swiss Re will help to align Aon’s retail and reinsurance businesses in China.
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- July 27 2015
Singapore proposes rules for public selling of insurance
Proposed guidelines to minimise risks to consumers from aggressive public marketing tactics.
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- July 27 2015
Cyber insurance now a priority for Australian firms
Country's digital networks are experiencing an increase in cyber-attacks, according to the Australian Cyber Security Center.
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- July 27 2015
Japan’s Meiji Yasuda acquires StanCorp for US$5bn
Japanese insurer agrees to acquire all outstanding shares for US$115 per share in cash.
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- July 24 2015
Peak Re buys into Caribbean insurer Nagico
The Fosun-backed reinsurer has agreed to buy a 50% stake in Nagico as part of its expansion into non-Asian markets.
