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- June 7 2018
SBI Life eyes 10 bancassurance deals
The Indian insurer is planning to partner with a host of banks as it shifts from its traditional stance.
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- June 6 2018
Japanese life firms rush to Australia for growth opportunities
Strong prospects Down Under are being driven by a growing population and a mature economy.
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- June 6 2018
Moody’s upgrades outlook for China’s life insurance industry
The agency highlights a shift to a more sustainable product mix and a slowdown in investments in risky assets.
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- June 5 2018
Axa, Zikto to develop blockchain-based insurance products
The agreement will integrate the Insureum Protocol across the entire spectrum of insurance processes.
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- June 5 2018
Korea to welcome more reinsurers
The financial regulator has announced landmark plans to ease entry barriers and compete with Korea Re.
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- June 5 2018
Berkshire Hathaway names new president for Australasia
Mark Lingafelter will succeed Chris Colahan, who is taking over the firm’s specialty insurance unit in the UK and Europe.
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- June 4 2018
PE firms target Indian insurance market
There has been a rise in the number of private equity firms interested in acquiring stakes in local insurers.
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- June 4 2018
Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority closes in on new CEO
Clement Cheung, a former Commissioner of Insurance in the city, is expected to be named to the post.
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- June 4 2018
Takaful Malaysia converts its composite licence to allow split
The company is splitting into two entities, one focused on family takaful and one on general takaful.
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- June 4 2018
China’s premium income drops almost 8%
From January to April, the country's insurance firms posted total premium income of Rmb1.67tn (US$258.64bn).
