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- July 18 2017
HK regulator tells insurers to embrace technology
The Insurance Authority has urged insurance companies to harness financial technology and big data analytics.
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- July 17 2017
Manulife considers selling US unit in Asia refocus
The Canadian insurer is reportedly toying with the idea of divesting its Boston-based John Hancock Financial Services division.
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- July 17 2017
Chinese insurers advised to divest non-core assets
An official from the the China Insurance Regulatory Commission has cautioned against a wide range of risks facing the industry.
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- July 17 2017
India’s HDFC Life shareholders push IPO plans
Standard Life is reportedly keen to move forward with the listing after the merger with Max Group's is likely to be called off.
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- July 14 2017
Irdai enforces more transparency over policy exclusions
Regulations released this week also require every insurer to display service parameters and turnaround times.
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- July 14 2017
Korea sees rise in sales of variable insurance policies
Premiums have nearly doubled to US$477m on the back of robust gains in the local stock market.
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- July 13 2017
Korean insurers forecast to exceed 2016 performance
Higher interest rates and improved auto insurance business are expected to propel the industry.
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- July 13 2017
Ping An eyes fintech, healthcare assets abroad
China’s largest insurer by market value is on the hunt for assets in the US, Israel and Singapore.
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- July 12 2017
SBI Life’s IPO plan gets final board approval
The insurance unit of State Bank of India is aiming to raise US$1.1bn, becoming the second insurer to go public.
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- July 12 2017
FWD to renew bancassurance deal with TMB Bank
The renewal of a 15-year agreement comes after FWD's efforts to acquire SCB Life fell apart.