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- October 20 2017
Indian insurers told to run cyber security audits
The regulator has asked for immediate security audits after reports of cyber attacks targeting financial institutions.
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- October 19 2017
Markel launches fintech insurance in Singapore
The policy offers comprehensive protection for businesses in the financial technology sector in Asia.
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- October 18 2017
Yunfeng’s MassMutual acquisition to take another year
It could take at least one year for the Chinese group to complete its US$1.7 billion acquisition.
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- October 18 2017
Honan Insurance to acquire Singapore-based NGA Benefits
The Australian-owned and operated buyer is looking to add to its growing employee benefits business in South-East Asia.
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- October 16 2017
Insurers, tech firms to tackle risks from drones, driverless cars
Various parties will meet at the World Economic Forum to manage the novel risks involved in new technologies.
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- October 16 2017
Tencent-backed insurance agency gets approval
Weimin got the green light to begin operations from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission.
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- October 16 2017
Aviva exits Taiwan
The British-headquartered insurer has decided to sell its stake in a local joint venture with First Financial.
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- October 13 2017
Vietnam’s market keeps positive growth
Total premiums for the whole market in the January-September period were estimated to have increased 18% year-on-year.
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- October 13 2017
Five Chinese insurers barred from financing parent companies
The move is part of a government effort to curb funding for some of the nation’s most aggressive asset acquirers.
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- October 13 2017
Philippine insurers told to beef up reserves
There remains a US$155m gap in reserves, or more than 60% of industry premiums and claims.
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- October 13 2017
Drastic changes ahead in China’s insurance sector
The government plans to implement changes in policies, environment and technology, according to CIRC.
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- October 12 2017
HK regulator to fast track online-only insurers
Companies applying to operate online-only insurance firms in Hong Kong can expect faster processing of their applications.
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- October 12 2017
China revises rules on securities insurance
A new regulation is in place starting Tuesday that will give insurance funds priority to subscribe to new shares offline.
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- October 12 2017
India’s non-life premiums up 13.6%
The gross premiums rose to US$2.68bn in September this year, according to data from Irdai.
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- October 11 2017
China insurers’ premium income up 20.45%
CIRC attributed the steady growth of premium income during August to improved regulations and risk protection.
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- October 9 2017
MS&AD buys 15% stake in ReAssure
The group has agreed to pay Swiss Re £800m (US$1.05bn) for its investment in the UK-based closed-book life insurer.
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- October 4 2017
Assets of China’s foreign-funded insurers growing
Insurance companies funded by foreign capital registered total assets of over Rmb1tn, says CIRC.
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- October 3 2017
Myanmar to grant licences to foreign insurers
The announcement comes after the nation embarked on decentralisation efforts for its insurance market.
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- October 2 2017
Etiqa completes acquisition of Indonesian insurer
Maybank's wholly-owned insurance arm has completed its acquisition of Asuransi Asoka Mas for US$15.35m.
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- September 29 2017
Vietnam market remains upbeat
Sustained product awareness and continued economic expansion have helped premiums to grow 21%.
