Insurance
AXA sells Malaysian insurance assets to Generali
AXA sells Malaysian insurance assets to Generali
The deals will turn Generali into Malaysia's second biggest P&C player.
AXA, HKBN team up for comprehensive home protection plan
It bundles home insurance with fibre broadband service, network security and a smart home kit.
Thai motor premiums jump 2.5% in Q1 2021
But overall new car sales dropped 18.4%.
South Korea regulators to upgrade insurance benefits system
There is still about $11b (KRW12.6t) in unclaimed insurance funds.
India's RenewBuy pool $45m in Series C funding
It will use the investment to compete with PolicyBazaar.
Taiwan Life to maintain operating results, capital
It is expected to maintain good capital buffers to support business expansion.
Hong Kong's FWD files for US IPO
It is considering about $2b in the US share sale.
Philippine ombudsman junks raps vs Philhealth officials
It found insufficient evidence that the officials conspired against several Philhealth employees.
Better credit quality ahead for South Korean insurers in 2021
Life insurers saw better profits in 2020, whilst non-lifers saw improved loss ratio.
APAC insurers in position to fulfill medical, CI insurance gaps
Medical insurance topped respondents' priorities for future cover.
Australia's 360 acquires New Zealand's TLC Insurance
The acquisition allows 360 to expand its footprint in New Zealand.
South Korean insurers' RBC ratio falls to 256% in Q1 2021
The decline came as a hike in bond yields incurred valuation losses from bond investments.
Indonesian life insurance customers drop 4.7% in Q1 2021
The decline was observed in group insurance.
Prudential Singapore, KidSTART extend nutrition programme
Beneficiaries have been receiving fresh produce since May this year.
Thailand's Bangkok Insurance going strong despite looming pressures
Its balance sheet is supported by strong risk-adjusted capitalisation.
India issues indemnity guidelines for insurance intermediaries
Policies issued will cover damages resulting from breaches of duty.
India's Policybazaar granted insurance broking licence
It will now surrender its web aggregator licence.