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- August 17 2017
AIG selling US$2bn life settlements portfolio
The insurer is reportedly working with investment bankers from Goldman Sachs to unload the assets.
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- August 17 2017
Euler Hermes names senior executives to lead expansion
The trade credit insurer has appointed Clemens Philippi as CEO for Asean and Benoit Ganzmann as CEO for China.
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- August 17 2017
Harness captives responsibly, says Bank Negara governor
Muhammad Ibrahim said captives must be seen as supporting and contributing to broader economic transformation and growth.
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- August 16 2017
Korean insurers post 28.3% profit rise
Results for the first half of this year reflect robust dividend income growth and a drop in the loss ratio, said the FSS.
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- August 16 2017
Axa appoints new CEO for Singapore unit
Jean Drouffe takes over the reins from Doina Palici-Chebab, who has been promoted to the position of interim regional CEO of AXA Asia.
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- August 16 2017
MS&AD to spend US$401m for stake in Challenger
The Japanese group will acquire a 6%-plus interest in the leading player in Australia's superannuation industry.
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- August 15 2017
Philippines tests parametric scheme for disaster-prone provinces
The government has allocated US$20m to a pilot project that will offer quick-disbursing payouts based on a catastrophe model.
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- August 15 2017
Asian insurance sector’s embedded value up 15.3%
China and Hong Kong seen as the main drivers, according to a survey from global consulting firm Milliman.
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- August 15 2017
Reliance General Insurance to sell 10% stake through IPO
The Reliance Capital unit is the fourth general insurer in India to have announced its intention to list.
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- August 14 2017
Premiums of India’s non-life insurers up 9%
The total surged to Rs97.91 billion (US$1.52 billion) in July, according to data from the insurance regulator released recently.
