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JA Assure acquires shares in Thai General Insurance's brokerage firm
JA Assure acquires shares in Thai General Insurance's brokerage firm
The purchase allows JA Assure access to Thailand’s market.
Indian human rights group seeks mandatory insurance for truck drivers
They are seeking a cover of $18.9k for every truck driver, co-driver, and helper.
Taiwan insurance industry profits continues downward spiral
Life insurer profits dropped by 23.6% whilst non-life fell by 203.2%
AIA Singapore goes on hiring spree for financial associate consultants
The firm opened 500 positions along with the launch of its Financial Associate Scheme.
Shopee enters Philippine insurance market
SeaInsure is a non-life insurer owned by business tycoon Forrest Li.
Seven Taiwan insurers fails to collect $100m interest on Russian bond
This is the first time Russia has defaulted on its international bonds.
Munich Re appoints Surbhi Goel as head of property & casualty in SG, SEA
She has over 20 years of experience.
Munich Re names Tobias Frenz as CEO of Singapore branch
He will continue to be based in Singapore.
HSBC renews bancassurance partnership with Allianz
It will cover six markets, with HSBC and Allianz offering life and non-life products.
Sun Life Hong Kong names new general manager for life and health
She is tasked with the firm's business strategy for the Greater Bay Area.
NTUC Income to cover 54,000 students in expanded insurance cover scheme
The free insurance cover is available to eligible students from low-income families.
Allianz Taiwan is a mid-sized fish in a big pond: Moody’s
It is one of the top three investment-linked product underwriters in Taiwan.
China Taiping Insurance announces new Singapore chief
He was formerly part of the Singapore business back in 2006.
Thai Life targets $1b IPO
This could be the largest equity capital market deal in SEA this year.
WTW names new APAC head of Financial Solutions
The new appointee will be based in Singapore.
No insurance payout for Hong Kong’s controversial Jumbo Floating Restaurant
The vessel reportedly capsized near the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.
Japanese life segment stands strong as firms maintain solid capital positions: AM Best
Several tailwind factors improved overall business conditions.
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