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Taikang Insurance buys majority stake in ESR Warehouse Fund worth $288m

This marks ESR’s latest funding tie-up with a mainland insurer.

Taikang Insurance buys majority stake in ESR Warehouse Fund worth $288m

This marks ESR’s latest funding tie-up with a mainland insurer.

Transamerica Life Bermuda reveals new COO

Brian Chui will spearhead operations, which include new business, underwriting, customer service, and claims.

Japan’s public insurance to include treatment for obesity: Report

Despite concerns, Novo Nordisk claims Wegovy reduces the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events by 20%.

Malaysia’s general insurance industry climbs 7.3% YoY in 1H23

Underwriting profit saw a huge drop of 37.8% mainly due to motor and fire lines.

Philippines’ pension system joins forces with JICA

The partnership aims to enhance the protection of public properties and assets against disasters.

Tugu Reasuransi Indonesia to remain ‘stable’: Fitch Ratings

Tugure maintains a resilient capital position, exceeding the 120% regulatory requirement.

Genetic testing for life insurance to be reviewed: Australian treasury

Despite the possibility that insurers may require genetic test results, policyholders may file reports on discrimination.

Casper Kam joins AXA XL’s underwriting team

Previously, he worked with AIG and AXA General Insurance.

MSIG S’pore launches anti-scam fix

The initiative is set to commence integration next month.

China's top 8 insurers embrace self-regulation in motor insurance shift: Nomura

The agreement aims to adhere strictly to regulatory requirements.

AXA HK, Macau venture into cross-border healthcare service

It has partnered with UMP Healthcare Holdings to expand its reach to clinic services in China.

AIA Group releases climate action plan, target net-zero by 2050

It said it’s the first pan-Asian life and health insurer validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). 

Allianz Malaysia sustains 11.3% YoY growth in Q3 revenue

Year-to-date (YTD), its total business volume amounted to RM3.63b.

India’s non-life insurance industry posts slower growth for October

Year-to-date, a double-digit growth is recorded driven by health and motor.

Only six out of 10 said they are ready to handle business risks: Aon survey

About three of 10 persons have been affected by last year’s top business risks.

Aspen Insurance rebounds YoY in Q323, net income at $86m

The insurer’s net income stood at $86m, a rebound from the previous year’s $161m loss.