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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
Insured losses from global disasters slump
First-half losses were down to US$23bn from US$36bn a year earlier, according to Swiss Re research.
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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.
