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Aon plans to acquire Indian-based brokerage firm
Aon plans to acquire Indian-based brokerage firm
Global Insurance Brokers will transition to Aon's brand and operating model.
AXA presents new critical illness plan for the underserved segment
The plan will cater for persons living with chronic diseases, older individuals, and survivors of critical illnesses.
Great Eastern’s acquisition plan could drive market position: S&P Global Ratings
Estimated combined assets of AML and AMT accounted for 1.5% of the Great Eastern group's total assets as of the end of 2022.
Allianz APAC unveils regional delivery hub
It aims to revamp its IT services and capabilities.
SG’s financial sector welcomes automation amidst economic uncertainty
20% of staff have noted resistance to the overall process of automation.
EY consulting partner tallies six emerging focus areas insurers must be on the lookout for
The expert said the life and health insurance and retirement industries will witness transformative changes in the coming years.
Income Insurance unveils mental wellness insurance plan
Subscribers must be recommended by a psychiatrist to undergo psychotherapy.
Howden assembles broking operations, forms unified brand
The unified brand is effective immediately across its offices in the region.
Insurance sector to take on carbon exchange opportunities in Indonesia: Report
Carbon exchange presents an opportunity for the financial industry, particularly the general insurance sector.
Metis, Chartered Insurance extends partnership
Metis became CII's first International Professional Partners Firm (IPPF) in the region last year.
Insurers may need to take a bigger leap amidst new standard – WTW
Insurers surveyed indicated three primary challenges.
Global Federation of Insurance Associations commends the efforts of the IAIS
GFIA endorses the revisions made to draft ICPs 14 and 17.
Singlife introduces upgraded plans for policyholders with mild disability
The upgraded plans are measured by the customer’s ADL performance.
Insurance growth remains a viable future in the Philippines
Manulife Philippines’ Prahlad Agarwal provides key insights ahead of the Insurance Asia Forum in Manila.
Great Eastern subsidiaries propose acquisition of AmMetLife Insurance
The firm wants 100% of shares in AmMetLife Insurance and AnMetLife Takaful.
Australia’s intermediate general insurance records AU$18.5b in June
This was 11.4% higher on a year-on-year basis.
McLaren Singapore grows specialist leadership team
He has three decades of loss-adjusting knowledge and experience.
Commentary
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