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- August 9 2017
Irdai cautions startups backed by PE firms
The regulator has warned that private equity firms need to show proof that they will provide long-term support.
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- August 9 2017
Singapore’s life market keeps on growth track
Momentum in the second quarter was supported by a surge in sales of annual-premium products.
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- August 9 2017
Big data to lower premiums in Asia
P&C pricing in the region is predicted to fall as players welcome a wide range of new technologies.
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- August 8 2017
Asian insurance M&A slumps by 40%
The decline is largely due to more stringent capital controls implemented in China, according to a study by Clyde & Co.
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- August 8 2017
Indian regulator surveys insurers on telematics
Irdai is seeking a better understanding of how product design and pricing should work for mass adoption of telematics.
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- August 8 2017
Markel adds political risk underwriter in Singapore
Alex Holcroft joins the political risk and structured trade credit business from Sompo Canopius.
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- August 7 2017
Korean non-life insurers pressure to cut premiums
The big non-life firms raked in higher profits, but this has led to pressure on pricing.
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- August 7 2017
Star Health Insurance plans US$470m stake sale
The Indian insurer has reportedly appointed an investment bank for primary and secondary stake sales.
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- August 7 2017
Aviva, Tencent to launch Hong Kong online insurer
The two companies are seeking regulatory approval to launch the disruptive startup.
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- August 4 2017
New products needed to close protection gap, says MAS
New ideas are required to reduce the financial impact of natural disasters in Asia, says Singapore regulator.
