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- January 4 2019
What to expect in 2019
Despite a positive long-term outlook, Asia’s insurance industry will be shaped in 2019 by global issues.
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- December 21 2018
Deals of the year 2018
We look back at some of the most significant mergers, acquisitions and capital raisings in Asia during 2018.
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- December 14 2018
Asia’s first sidecar
Peak Re launched Asia’s first sidecar transaction, attracting US$75m of international capital.
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- October 23 2018
China’s PICC reduces planned IPO
The Chinese insurer cited market conditions as it announced that it is scaling back its IPO.
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- October 16 2018
AGCS hires Green to bolster alternative risk transfer capabilities
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has established a dedicated team for alternative risk transfer (ART) in Asia
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- October 2 2018
PICC gets approval for Shanghai IPO
The company and its underwriters are set to confirm the schedule for listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
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- October 2 2018
OCBC abandons plan to sell stake in Hong Kong Life
The sale to First Origin International has been terminated by the Singaporean bank.
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- October 1 2018
Taiwan life insurers cut forex losses
The weakening of the New Taiwan dollar in August has helped to reduce hedging costs.
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- September 27 2018
Allianz in share-swap deal with Sri Ayudhya
The deal is aimed at creating synergies and enlarging the market share of both insurers.
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- August 29 2018
State Bank of India to offload stake in SBI General Insurance
Bank wants to reduce ownership before an expected IPO.
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- August 13 2018
State Bank of India selling stake in insurance JV
It has reportedly started the process of selling up to 4% of SBI General Insurance.
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- August 3 2018
FWD considering Singapore IPO?
Hong Kong billionaire Richard Li is reportedly weighing the possibility of listing away from home.
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- August 1 2018
FWD eyes dual-class IPO in Singapore
The group is reportedly considering an offering in the Lion City as an alternative to listing in Hong Kong.
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- August 1 2018
PNB MetLife India considering IPO
The issue will involve a sale of shares by Punjab National Bank, MetLife and other institutional shareholders.
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- June 28 2018
FWD eyes IPO in Hong Kong
Board chairman Richard Li is said to be laying the groundwork for a potential listing after five years of growth.
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- June 27 2018
Policybazaar raises $200m in latest funding round
The investment sees the Indian insurer become the latest startup to achieve unicorn status.
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- May 11 2018
AIA co-leads US$500m investment in WeDoctor
The Hong Kong-listed insurer co-led the funding round in a Tencent-backed Chinese online healthcare solutions platform.
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- May 2 2018
Private equity firm bids for Royal Sundaram
True North and its global sponsors have made a rumoured US$400m bid for a 40% stake.
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- April 30 2018
Zurich discussing US$100m IPO of Malaysian life unit
The Swiss insurer may opt to comply with 30% local ownership rule through an initial public offering.
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- April 20 2018
Maybank eyes listing of its insurance arm Etiqa
The rumoured sale is estimated by some analysts to be worth at least US$1 billion but remains unconfirmed.
