Industry Segments: Life Page 16 / 53
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- June 22 2020
FWD ramps up scale in Indonesia with BRI Life stake
Huynh Thanh Phong says the country offers "great economic potential".
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- June 22 2020
HK Insurance Authority extends tenure of senior execs
Executive directors Hui and Lam sign for another three years, while two directors exit.
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- June 16 2020
HKIA extends Covid-19 measures; Gregoire takes on conduct role
'Virtual' sales to continue to minimise threat of Covid-19 while there is also help for CPD.
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- June 15 2020
Cambodia’s burgeoning (re)insurance potential
The market is one of the most attractive growth propositions in Asia.
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- June 12 2020
Future Group seeks to divest from Generali JVs: report
The in-crisis Indian conglomerate is seeking funds for debt repayment.
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- June 5 2020
FWD seals US$300m deal, CEO hails Indonesia as a “priority market”
The HK major announced the acquisition of Australia's Commonwealth Bank's division in 2018.
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- June 2 2020
Hong Kong’s life market in flux
All-important mainland sales have collapsed but there is hope for a bounce back.
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- June 1 2020
HK market soars to US$21bn, “mounting pressures” to come
The Insurance Authority expects an economic downturn and market stress moving forward.
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- May 26 2020
Etiqa granted Cambodia licences
Group chief executive Kamaludin Ahmad emphasises a "fast and easy" approach.
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- May 25 2020
Singapore’s life players see 10% Q1 jump in new business
The fallout from Covid-19 could be seen in the following quarters.
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- May 22 2020
Thailand’s life market to stagnate in 2020
Covid-19 will help see a successive year of premium decline according to GlobalData.
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- May 14 2020
BNP Paribas Cardif in talks to buy stake in Indonesia life firm: report
It's Bank Rakyat's third attempt to sell a minority stake in Asuransi BRI Life.
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- May 14 2020
Doran leads Asia underwriting for Pacific Life Re
The reinsurer's Asia underwriting and claims teams has a new leader.
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- May 5 2020
Australia’s Westpac Bank mulling life business sale
The scandal-laden bank has been hit by the Austrac lawsuit and Covid-19.
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- April 30 2020
Robin Spencer to lead Prudential Thailand
He was previously chief operating officer and replaces Aman Chowla.
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- April 30 2020
Axis Bank closer to securing 30% stake in Max Life
The long awaited agreement will give a boost to the market.
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- April 29 2020
Engagement levels high despite Covid-19 anxiety: Swiss Re
Asia CEO Russell Higginbotham says Chinese insurers stood out from a consumer survey.
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- April 27 2020
Tahoe Group’s Huang under pressure after China blacklisting
The group owns Hong Kong's Tahoe Life - formerly Dah Sing Insurance.
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- April 23 2020
Growth forecast for Hong Kong’s life firms dips
The SAR has controlled the spread of Covid-19 but sentiment has dropped.
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- April 22 2020
AIA Singapore promotes Wong Sze Keed to CEO
Veteran Patrick Teow is taking a career break after seven years in the role.
