Jack Ma-backed firm eyes Asian unit of MassMutual
August 21 2017 by InsuranceAsia News-
HKIA to prioritise RBC review and re-domiciliation regime, says chairman
- September 9
The Hong Kong Insurance Authority is aiming to attract insurers and brokers to place larger business volumes in Hong Kong, as it seeks to attract more overseas insurance groups to relocate their headquarters to the city, says chair Stephen Yiu.
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Central Bank of India wins bid for minority stake in Generali’s Indian JVs
- August 22
The state-owned lender will acquire the stakes held by the insolvent Future Enterprises in the life and P&C businesses majority owned by the Italian insurance giant for a reported US$60.5m.
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Central Bank of India set to acquire stakes in Future Generali P&C and life units: report
- August 19
This acquisition is part of the bank's strategy to expand its presence in the insurance sector. The stakes, to be bought from debt-laden Future Enterprises, is expected to be announced soon, according to the Economic Times.
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Sri Lanka’s insurance watchdog outlines reinsurance, risk-based capital reforms
- August 15
The regulator also plans to introduce a legal framework for the sale of micro-insurance products, and issue revised guidelines on reinsurance in an attempt to improve the country's low insurance penetration rate.
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Peak Re | Emerging Asia middle class: A catalyst for change
Rising demand for elderly care and women driving consumption growth mandate carriers to develop precise solutions to meet customer expectations.
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Rimkus, CCi, and Hargreaves Jones set for continued global growth under one brand
A series of successful acquisitions has extended Rimkus’ services and expanded its global footprint.
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Aviva Investors | Liquidity optimisation for insurers: Building a bespoke portfolio solution
In this in-depth case study, we look at how bespoke liquidity portfolios that take into account the interplay between different assets can suit the needs of insurers.
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Guy Carpenter | Private equity’s reshaping of the Asian life sector has further to run
PE-backed reinsurers provide access to asset classes and investment expertise that often don’t exist within the traditional carriers themselves.