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- November 23 2017
DeltaDigital launched as Singapore’s first online financial lines tool
It offers instant quotes for products such as cyber, professional liability, technology professional liability and management liability.
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- November 23 2017
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty expands in China, Indonesia
The business has started operations in Beijing and Jakarta to meet growing demand in the corporate insurance segment.
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- November 22 2017
Vietnam premiums up 20%
The country's insurance industry continues to expand, with total premiums reaching US$3.7bn through October.
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- November 20 2017
FWD appoints new chief executive for Thailand
Poramasiri Manolamai takes over from the current chief executive for Thailand, Mike Plaxton, effective January 1, 2018.
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- November 17 2017
Insurers in Malaysia target local capital
Global insurers are aiming to comply with the June 2018 deadline to achieve a 30% local shareholding.
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- November 17 2017
Asia drives Prudential’s new-business profit
Higher sales volumes and a boost from higher interest rates have driven results so far this year.
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- November 16 2017
Manulife appoints Singapore CEO
Khoo Kah Siang joins from Great Eastern and will take up the role in February next year.
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- November 13 2017
Peak Re wins MAS authorisation
The company has been authorised as a life and general reinsurer by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
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- November 9 2017
Life business remains upbeat in Singapore
The sector has continued to post sterling growth this year, registering double-digit growth amid robust sales.
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- November 9 2017
Starr remains committed to Singapore market
The reassurance comes after decision to stop underwriting new business through its Lloyds Syndicate 1919.
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- November 7 2017
Zurich makes new property and energy appointments
The insurer continues to expand its commercial insurance hub in Singapore with new senior regional appointments.
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- November 3 2017
Singapore chases cat bonds
Lim Hng Kiang, trade minister and deputy chairman of MAS, unveils a subsidy scheme for catastrophe bond issuers.
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- November 2 2017
Singapore woos cat bond issuers with 100% grant
MAS has unveiled a grant scheme aimed at encouraging insurers and reinsurers to issue catastrophe bonds in Singapore.
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- November 2 2017
Qatar Re names new CEO for Singapore
Manik Sethi has been appointed to lead the Bermudian reinsurer as its new chief executive, the company said in a statement.
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- November 1 2017
Insurance, takaful remain unpopular in Malaysia
The country's central bank governor urged the industry to focus on the underserved segment of the market.
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- October 27 2017
AIA inks 15-year bancassurance deal in Vietnam
The partnership with VPBank will provide acess to the bank's network of 215 branches and transaction offices.
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- October 25 2017
Vietnam’s health coverage likely to hit 83% this year
The prime minister announced the penetration rate at the fourth session of the 14th National Assembly in Hanoi.
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- October 25 2017
Malaysia warns insurers against raising motor premiums
Any increase above 10% after tariff liberalisation will require the approval of the Bank of Negara Malaysia.
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- October 25 2017
Great Eastern logs 21% profit hike
The improved performance in operations is credited to multi-channel distribution by agents and bancassurance partners.
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- October 24 2017
Takaful market continues to enjoy growth
Data gathered by Kenanga Research show the family sector grew 5% in September, while the general sector grew 9%.
