News Page 716 / 911
-
- July 6 2017
Emerging Asia to drive premium growth
Asian emerging markets will help global insurance premium growth accelerate to 5.9% during the coming decade.
-
- July 5 2017
Malaysia reminds foreign insurers of 70% ownership cap
Though the central bank says there are no new rules on foreign ownership in insurance companies.
-
- July 5 2017
Lloyd’s names Robert Childs deputy chairman
He replaces Paul Jardine, who retired from the role earlier this year, on the Council of Lloyd's.
-
- July 5 2017
Investment return gap among Asia Pacific insurers widens
There is a widening gap between investment returns and meeting customer promises, according to a survey by Standard Life Investments.
-
- July 4 2017
Fitch sees further growth in Indonesia’s insurance sector
The rating agency forecasts significant benefits from recent positive economic developments.
-
- July 4 2017
Mitsui & Tokio Marine to cover bitcoin trades
Two Japanese insurers are set to offer compensation for failed virtual currency transactions.
-
- July 3 2017
Malaysia’s new motor insurance pricing scheme starts
The insurance industry will see stiffer competition for motor premiums as liberalisation sets in.
-
- July 3 2017
China’s ZhongAn files US$1.5bn IPO in Hong Kong
China's first internet-only insurer may launch its initial public offering before the end of the year.
-
- July 3 2017
Ageas, EastWest launch Philippines digital venture
Troo will address access to health care, education for children, as well as support during retirement.
-
- July 3 2017
OCBC sells 33.3% stake in Hong Kong Life Insurance
The sale to First Origin International yielded a return of around US$309m.
