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- July 19 2021
India seeks advisors for LIC’s blockbuster IPO
The country's largest life insurer posted record new business premiums of US$24.4bn for FY 2020/21.
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- July 16 2021
Hong Kong sustainable finance group unveils priorities
The carbon and risk initiative involves participation from the HKFI, Target Insurance and QBE HK.
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- June 30 2021
AIA bets big on red with China Post Life stake
The Hong Kong firm became China’s only wholly foreign owned life insurer last year.
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- June 18 2021
Bangladesh pushes for more insurers to go public–report
Local insurance companies have been granted exemptions from certain IPO rules.
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- June 10 2021
Insurtech wefox targets Asia’s ‘high expectations’: CEO says
CEO tells IAN the region is an "obvious" choice for growth.
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- May 31 2021
Swiss Re sells off remaining New China Life stake: report
Last week's sale brings to an end an eight-year investment relationship.
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- May 5 2021
Hong Kong’s ILS push builds momentum
IAN understands the first issuance will come by the end of Q3 2021.
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- April 8 2021
Indian insurtech Policybazaar eyes May IPO
Bloomberg report suggests the Indian unicorn could have a post-IPO valuation of US$3.5 billion.
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- March 2 2021
CBIRC chair wants ‘more effective ways’ to attract foreign capital
Guo Shuqing says the regulator has scored “victories against financial risks" over the last year.
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- February 15 2021
India to hand three P&C state owned majors capital boost
National Insurace, United India and Oriental Insurance to receive over US$400m.
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- January 27 2021
United India, National and Oriental to get capital boost: report
The state-run P&C players need help meeting solvency requirements.
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- January 20 2021
HKIA pushes lower ILS minimums
Draft rules to reduce the US$1m investment requirement to US$250,000.
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- January 11 2021
Insurtech bulls to run despite GoBear collapse
Last week’s bad news won't stop investment appetite staying strong.
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- January 5 2021
MS Amlin launches Asia-issued ILS
Phoenix 1 Re to provide US$42m capacity backed by Asia investors.
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- December 29 2020
HKIA finalises new capital rules
The Insurance Authority expects the regulations to come into force in Q1 2021.
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- December 17 2020
Japan Post’s shares soar on reports of US$2.9bn buyback
The scandal-hit insurer could pursue more deals if its state-owned parent's stake drops below 50%.
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- November 24 2020
India paves way for downsizing LIC IPO
A proposed rule change could see the offering reduced to 5% amid liquidity crunch.
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- November 24 2020
PSC’s shares halted on ASX as fundraise expected
The acquisitive broker is looking for funds for more overseas deals.
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- November 23 2020
IAG looks to raise US$550m to stem BI claim blow
The shares are being issued at a 7.5% discount.
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- November 19 2020
IAG halts share trades, QBE and Suncorp react to BI verdict
Firms explaining to shareholders the implications of a decision by the NSW Supreme Court.
