Industry Segments: Life Page 12 / 53
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- November 13 2020
Global (re)insurance recovery to be led by China, rates: Swiss Re
(Re)insurance markets have been less severely impacted than expected.
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- November 11 2020
HK insurtech Coherent lands US$14m funding boost
Cathay Innovation and Franklin Templeton back a firm focused on actuarial work and tech in Asia.
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- November 11 2020
Kyobo Life reviving long-delayed IPO: report
South Korea’s financial institutions are pivoting towards fundraising on the stock market.
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- November 9 2020
AIA: Medium term outlook highly uncertain, long term positive
Economic recovery is diverging significantly at a country level with China growing in importance.
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- November 9 2020
AIG seeks swift initial divestment of 20% of its life arm
The idea is to keep the division together and not break it up.
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- November 5 2020
AIA targets western China as regulator approves Sichuan branch
Fisher Zhang, AIA's China CEO, is keen to tap into the "fast-growing" province.
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- October 28 2020
P&C focus could benefit AIG’s Asia operations under Zaffino
A new chief executive and a life arm spin off might lead to more regional expansion.
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- October 28 2020
Samsung chairman’s passing could affect insurance units
Lee Kun-hee's death may particularly impact Samsung Life.
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- October 27 2020
Westpac flags US$289m life unit write-down in tough H2
The embattled bank is facing a US$870m after-tax profit drop.
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- October 23 2020
NAB looks to offload NZ life arm as market exodus continues
The Australian lender's BNZ Life is back on the chopping block.
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- October 22 2020
Indonesia defaults likely to dampen growth: Fitch
Insurers should refocus on corporate governance and risk management, says the ratings agency.
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- October 19 2020
MetLife Japan set for new CEO and president
The move is part of series of global leadership changes.
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- October 19 2020
Insurers race to meet Philippines’ capital requirements
Four firms have been given a fresh deadline.
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- October 14 2020
APRA focuses on capital adequacy and corporate governance
Systemic resilience, cyber and corporate governance are moving up the agenda.
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- October 13 2020
Manulife’s Sachin Shah says Asia has passed digital “tipping point”
The life giant is targeting strong regional growth, while Covid-19 is changing market dynamics.
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- October 8 2020
Aussie insurtech backed by Japan’s Daido Life raises US$43m
Such partnerships are likely to become mainstream in the next three years.
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- October 5 2020
Allianz Malaysia in strong position: AmInvestment Bank
GWP at the firm's life and P&C arms have been growing well ahead of the market average.
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- October 2 2020
Manulife moves HK-based exec to Malaysia CEO role
The leader has significant bancassurance and digital experience.
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- September 30 2020
First Korean life player given Myanmar green light
The firm is now in search of a local partner to set up a JV.
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- September 29 2020
Future’s stakes in Indian JVs close to being sold: report
A sale would reduce the Indian conglomerate's debt burden.
