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- April 16 2019
Well Link CEO set to leave
David Shi is to be replaced by Billy Chan at the Hong Kong insurer.
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- April 12 2019
Progress in Myanmar
Foreign life insurers have finally been granted approval to operate wholly owned subsidiaries after years of waiting.
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- April 11 2019
FTLife profits jump 23% as NWS confirms price tag
The Hong Kong firm had an impressive 2018 as the sale process continues.
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- April 10 2019
NAB seeks New Zealand life arm exit: report
National Australia Bank could be the latest Aussie firm to exit the market.
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- April 8 2019
Myanmar grants five provisional foreign life licences
The country's market is another step closer to opening up.
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- April 8 2019
Japan to ban use of genetic information
Industry ruling will allay public privacy concerns over discrimination.
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- April 5 2019
FWD’s race to the top
There’s no stopping the Hong Kong company as it continues its ambitious and acquisitive strategy.
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- April 3 2019
Buoyant Vietnam targets 20% 2019 premium growth
The emerging economy is set to be an attractive market for at least the next three years.
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- March 28 2019
China Life’s profit plunges 65%
A volatile stock market and low bond yields squeezed China's largest life firm's profits.
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- March 27 2019
Hanwha Life appoints M&A specialist co-CEO
South Korean firm has appointed deal-maker Yeo Seung-joo into the role.
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- March 27 2019
Cambodia enjoys stellar premium growth in 2018
Life cover's 51% growth has made a huge contribution to the local market.
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- March 18 2019
AIA’s net profit hit by investment fall
Life insurer's net profit weakened 60% last year but premiums are growing fast.
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- March 18 2019
RAM Ratings: Reforms driving Malaysia’s growth
A clearer picture of the liberalisation of motor and fire tariffs will emerge this year.
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- March 15 2019
Ping An backs itself
Despite a strong fintech push, the Chinese insurer is spending money on its own shares.
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- March 15 2019
BNP Paribas Cardif appoints Asia CEO
See See Ooi to succeed Vincent Sussfeld as Asia chief executive.
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- March 12 2019
Lifestyle risks to accelerate Asia L&H premiums
Senior executives say life and health premiums will outpace economic growth in emerging Asia.
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- March 11 2019
Peak Re: Emerging Asia’s life and health opportunity
Life and health premium growth is expected to outpace GDP gains in eight Asian markets.
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- March 8 2019
Vietnam unveils ambitious life growth plan
The prime minister wants 15% of the population to have life insurance by 2025.
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- March 4 2019
Carlyle snaps up SBI Life stake
Private equity giant makes US$650m investment in India's life market.
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- March 1 2019
Suncorp returns A$600m to shareholders on life sale
Sale to Japanese firm Dai-ichi Life has freed up capital for the Australian insurer.
