The M&A force is still strong
June 26 2019 by Andrew Tjaardstra-
Shinhan Financial eyes non-life acquisition, confirms Lotte Non-Life interest
- July 24
CFO Jang Jeong-hun says the Korean financial services group is reviewing various assets in addition to Lotte Non-Life Insurance.
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Allianz strikes US$2.1bn deal for HSBC Life Singapore
- July 24
Insurer will also enter into a 15-year exclusive distribution partnership with HSBC Singapore.
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Blackstone teams up with ex-HDFC Ergo CEO Anuj Tyagi for India general insurance venture
- July 23
Blackstone will own 90% of Nxsure General Insurance, while Tyagi will hold a 10% stake, according to local media.
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Sompo to acquire Brazilian insurer Fator Seguradora
- July 22
Fator Seguradora focuses on corporate insurance and business risk management solutions, with particular strength in property, surety, and financial lines.
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Beazley | Clean marine: How aqua-innovators can ride the energy wave
Insurance is critical to clean marine progress, but new fuels bring risks traditional policies do not fully cover, presenting market players an opportunity to build new models.
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PartnerRe | Dementia the protection gap insurers can no longer ignore
Unlike acute illnesses, dementia creates a long tail of financial need and its impact extends well beyond patients.
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Sedgwick | Investing in people is shaping the future of loss adjusting in Asia
Sedgwick Asia says it is ready to meet the evolving challenges of Asia’s dynamic insurance markets.
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PartnerRe | Understanding ageing in APAC: why perception, planning and protection don’t always align
Ageing is shaping finances, family dynamics and insurance needs of the caregiving ecosystem, but current product propositions and underwriting frameworks are not keeping pace with protection needs, finds PartnerRe survey.