Maybank Ageas seeks to acquire insurance firms in Indonesia, Philippines
May 1 2015 by InsuranceAsia News-
Indonesia’s Asuransi Bintang downgraded to BBB+ by Fitch following fraud investigation
- September 18
The insurer was under investigation at the end of December for alleged investment fraud and payroll-related embezzlement totalling US$3m, which could lead to the weakening of its capital and liquidity position.
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Brics eyes ‘self-reliant insurance ecosystem’
- September 15
India also proposes hosting a Brics Risk Lab, open to interested members at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (Gift City) International Financial Services Centre in Gujarat.
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Oona targets Southeast Asia acquisitions, sets sight on Thailand, Vietnam
- August 20
Warburg Pincus-backed insurer plans to accelerate regional expansion following a GWP and earnings surge in Indonesia and Philippines.
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From Flores to Chiba, Asia’s nat cat spree exposes protection gap with insurers set to escape major losses
- August 20
Indonesia, Japan, South Korea and China have been hit with earthquakes, downpours, floods and typhoons over the last week, with loss adjusters telling InsuranceAsia News that the human toll is severe but insured losses remain surprisingly contained due to low coverage in affected areas.
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