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- December 13 2019
Malaysian Re moves into family retakaful
The reinsurer sees significant opportunities as it teams up with Pacific Life Re.
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- December 11 2019
China to allow 100% foreign life ownership in January
The country's regulator announced the decision earlier this week.
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- December 9 2019
China approves 51% stakes in life JVs
The announcement speeds up the opening of the market.
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- December 6 2019
Japan’s life players can expect strong, stable 2020: Moody’s
The verdict comes despite ultra low interest rates.
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- November 29 2019
Myanmar gives green light to 11 foreign players
Issuance of operational licences will breathe life into the market.
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- November 22 2019
Aviva sticks with Asia
But the decision not to sell Singapore is hardly a ringing endorsement.
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- November 19 2019
Aviva to keep China and Singapore units
The UK major could still sell its operations in Hong Kong, Indonesia and Vietnam.
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- November 14 2019
Emerging Asia to spur growth in 2020, 2021: Swiss Re
China and India expected to stimulate premiums amid a sluggish global economy.
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- November 13 2019
200 agents leave Axa for Great Eastern in Singapore
The market movement is the latest sign of poaching in the Lion City.
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- November 7 2019
MSI and Max Financial Services terminate share swap
The proposed deal would have seen the Japanese carrier take a 21.5% stake in Max Life's parent.
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- November 7 2019
Allianz takes stake in Taikang Life: report
The deal has been revealed by the Chinese insurer via a statement.
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- November 4 2019
Zurich promotes Penny Seach in Hong Kong
Geoffrey Au and Anthony Seeto have also been given elevated roles.
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- October 28 2019
Japanese majors tread with caution on risk investments
Dai-chi Life and Meiji Yasuda Life are looking cautiously at stocks and foreign bonds.
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- October 3 2019
Sun Life Philippines’ CEO to lead PLIA
Company veteran Benedict Sison to head up the Philippine Life Insurance Association.
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- October 1 2019
Westpac considering selling life division: report
There has been a recent trend for Australian banks to sell their life arms.
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- September 30 2019
KDB Life on market for fourth time
State-owned KDB says timing is right to attempt another sale of its life unit.
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- September 24 2019
Weibo backs China life insurance startup
The social media company is joined by STO Express and three other investors.
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- September 20 2019
Protection products drive value
Search for growth in current low-yield environment forces shift from traditional life insurance products.
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- September 6 2019
Willis Re picks Franck Pinette to lead L&H international
Pinette has been promoted to replace Greg Solomon who is pursuing "other opportunities".
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- September 6 2019
Millennial problems
Young people can be a tough crowd for life insurers.
