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BNP Paribas sells AG Insurance stake to Ageas for $2.2b
BNP Paribas sells AG Insurance stake to Ageas for $2.2b
BNP Paribas said the deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.
S&P cites ongoing group backing for Sing Re’s stability
S&P cites ongoing group backing for Sing Re’s stability
The agency noted that the guarantee only applies to reinsurance obligations.
IndiaFirst Life signs bancassurance deal with DNS Bank
IndiaFirst Life signs bancassurance deal with DNS Bank
This is DNS Bank’s third major tie-up in the life insurance segment. 
Aon taps 40-year market veteran for ReSpecialty property team
Aon taps 40-year market veteran for ReSpecialty property team
He will report to Dustin Fabbian, senior broker of Aon’s property leadership team.
HDI Global names Peter Schraa as head of marine in Singapore
HDI Global names Peter Schraa as head of marine in Singapore
Schraa is tasked with further developing the insurer’s marine portfolio in the city.

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Insurance Taboos, low confidence stall legacy planning across Asia
Two-thirds of Asians fear their wealth will not outlast their children’s generation.
Ciputra Life eyes more clients beyond group network
Rising health benefit demand is driving deeper ties with firms and banks. 
Insurance Insurers must expand cyber protection as Singapore shipowners upgrade security
Insurers must update underwriting as cyber navigation disruptions rise.
Insurance MSIG Malaysia ramps up data Investments to boost growth
Its CEO thinks industry growth lies in affordable insurance.
Insurance Great Eastern bets on AI, specialised products in strategy revamp
It plans to expand its products for high-net-worth people and SME owners.
IFG Life pushes early insurance ownership to lift uptake
Many Indonesians do not see insurance as a priority.
Insurance Sompo tests methane insurance as regulations tighten
Satellite monitoring and inspections help firms detect leaks and avoid fines.

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