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Gallagher Re purchases Australian-based insurance brokerage firm

The acquired entity will merge with Gallagher Re’s Darwin office.

Aijiao Ruan becomes senior underwriter at AXA XL Insurance Asia

She will take on the underwriting of the Specie business.

Tokio Marine sells Guam subsidiary to Calvo Enterprises

To validate capital efficiency improvement and risk diversification efforts, TMPI was put up for sale.

Auto insurance market could see robust growth embedded sales – report

Traditional insurers could collaborate with non-insurance partners to incorporate coverage into initial transactions.

S&P Global: Strong rains could drag China’s P&C underwriting performance

Beijing’s recent heaviest rainfall in 140 years serves as a stark reminder to P&C insurers in China.

Singlife’s investment arm to partner with BlackRock to boost wealth management offerings in Singapore

BlackRock will provide assistance with investment insights and advisor training. 

Cover Genius empowers e-commerce firms with global insurance solutions

Barney Pierce, Chief Business Officer, EMEA and APAC at Cover Genius, says the company can prime up e-commerce companies for unique Asian market demands and future growth.

FWD HealthFirst provides free medical teleconsultations for customers

The service also entails healthcare services at affordable prices.

China receives 260,600 flood-related claims

Rains in 16 regions of China have led to widespread flooding and geological disasters.

India’s insurance authority moves toward risk-based capital for dev’t agenda

A 'technical guidance' document has been issued to assist the insurance industry.

PVI Reinsurance rebrands to Hanoi Reinsurance

The company’s business operations will remain the same.

Aon Philippines welcomes new country head of reinsurance solutions

He has close to three decades of experience in the industry.

FWD Group commemorates 10th year, gives back 10 grants

The 10 grants will be given to 10 various communities across the region.

Singlife bolsters healthcare plan solutions through partnership

Policyholders will have direct access to IHHSG's network of hospitals and specialist clinics.

Sluggish Dai-ichi Life first quarter performance effect of hedged bonds sale: CreditSights

Despite higher interest income from unhedged foreign currency bonds, it couldn't offset this decline.

Zurich Asia Pacific new business premiums up 43% in H1

Commercial premiums grew 11% whilst retail premiums were up by 17%.