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- January 14 2018
Hong Leong MSIG Takaful appoints new CEO
The Malaysian takaful firm has named Modh Asri Omar as its new chief executive officer.
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- January 12 2018
Siam Commercial, Prudential sign bancassurance deal
The new partnership will target wealthy clients at the Thai bank, which is the country's second-biggest.
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- January 12 2018
Takaful outpaces conventional insurance in Malaysia
Family and general takaful in the country grew by 7.5% and 5.9%, respectively, in the first half of 2017.
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- January 12 2018
Chinese insurers’ premium income up nearly 20%
The strong figures were achieved despite the authorities’ tightened regulation of the sector.
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- January 11 2018
Rise in M&A deals will fuel insurance demand in 2018
The value of deals is expected to exceed US$3tr this year, according to XL Catlin's head of M&A.
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- January 11 2018
China’s first tech insurer set for launch
Taiping Technology Insurance will be the first insurer to focus on the country's technology sector.
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- January 11 2018
Axis Bank seeks to acquire insurance firm
The third-largest private-sector bank in India is exploring opportunities in the fast-growing life sector.
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- January 11 2018
Great Eastern may shed stake in Malaysian operations
The insurer is reported to be in talks with Malaysian banks regarding the possible sale.
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- January 10 2018
Pru Life inks bancassurance deal with Philippine bank
The three-year partnership with Robinsons Bank will initially focus on traditional or basic products.
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- January 10 2018
Japan insurers shift to longevity plans
As the elderly population grows, companies are offering plans that accept customers up to 90 years of age.
