Industry Segments: Health Page 9 / 17
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- February 21 2018
HDFC seeks to acquire Apollo Munich
India’s biggest mortgage firm has entered into the talks as part of a new push for growth through acquisitions.
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- January 23 2018
Chinese insurtech market attracting more players
A new generation of disruptors is emerging on the scene to compete in the vibrant and emerging insurance technology landscape.
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- January 19 2018
Honan Insurance gets MAS nod to acquire NGA Benefits
The Australian-owned insurance broking company said the acquisition is part of its continuing investment in South-East Asia.
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- January 15 2018
IBM awaits Indian regulatory approval on insurance blockchain
The company is hoping to win regulatory approval to deploy the technology for general insurers in India.
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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.
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- December 22 2017
Three insurers in bidding to buy India’s Star Health
ICICI Lombard, HDFC Ergo and Bajaj Allianz have joined the race to buy India's biggest standalone health insurer.
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- December 15 2017
Chubb makes leadership changes in Asia Pacific
John French named head of broker distribution and Jarrod Hill as country president, Australia and New Zealand.
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- December 12 2017
Ping An on the hunt for more tech investment abroad
The company's innovation drive includes a facial recognition app that can spot lying borrowers.
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- December 7 2017
Vision Fund eyes investing in Chinese insurer Ping An
The fund is in discussions to invest in three firms Lufax, OneConnect or Ping An Good Doctor.
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- December 4 2017
CVS Health moves closer to Aetna purchase
Talks regarding the US$66bn deal are reportedly at an advanced stage and could be concluded today.
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- November 27 2017
Dozen bidders eye purchase of Star Health
Financial and strategic investors have joined the fray to buy the Chennai-based insurer from its private equity owners.
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- November 27 2017
Chinese insurers embrace AI
Companies in the healthcare sector are hoping that self-learning computer programs can expand their customer bases.
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- November 9 2017
Dozen firms in the running to acquire India’s Star Health
At least 12 companies have expressed interest in bidding for the country's largest standalone health insurance provider.
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- November 6 2017
China Life to boost global exposure
The Chinese insurer plans to be more visible internationally as it expands its overseas presence.
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- October 30 2017
CVS offers to buy Aetna for US$66bn
The proposed acquisition is poised to be the largest ever in health insurance history.
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- October 27 2017
India’s health segment to grow faster than motor
With just 10% of people taking up commercial health insurance, the sector has more room to grow.
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- October 26 2017
Citi banker joins Ping An fund as COO
Donald Lacey is reportedly set to leave the bank to join the US$1bn Global Voyager Fund.
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- October 25 2017
Vietnam’s health coverage likely to hit 83% this year
The prime minister announced the penetration rate at the fourth session of the 14th National Assembly in Hanoi.
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- October 18 2017
Honan Insurance to acquire Singapore-based NGA Benefits
The Australian-owned and operated buyer is looking to add to its growing employee benefits business in South-East Asia.
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- October 5 2017
Chubb appoints 5 global executives
Cunqiang Li has been named chief operating officer for Chubb Life, the firm’s international life insurance division.
