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India's Star Health to raise $275m for IPO
It will be the fourth private insurer to list on Indian stock exchanges.
India's Star Health to raise $275m for IPO
It will be the fourth private insurer to list on Indian stock exchanges.
Singapore's Surer launches insurance quotation marketplace
The platform was built specifically for intermediaries.
Five reinsurers apply for Nepali licence
Only one reinsurer is currently operating in the country.
Aviva Singapore names new group CEO
Pearlyn Phau Yee Meng will also be the executive director.
Australia's ICA posts review on commercial insurance
Affordability and availability issues were focused on public liability, amongst others.
India releases final rules on higher FDI for insurers
At least 50% of annual net profit must be maintained as general reserve.
Underwriting woes to plague Chinese non-life insurers into 2021
Both motor premium value and underwriting were hit by the motor insurance reform.
China Pacific Insurance pushes for diversity, stability in 30th anniversary
It will deepen efforts in health-related business development.
India's Acko seeking funds for unicorn status
The startup is looking to raise about $200m.
APAC M&A insurance scene on the uptick: report
Activity is expected to be strong in 2021 backed by a promising Q1.
Taiwan's Cathay Life posts $2.18b net profit in 4M 2021
Parent firm Cathay Financial recorded a $511m net profit in April.
India pushes product expansion in title insurance
A comprehensive cover for all promoters is recommended.
Aussie PM frets about sustainability of disability insurance scheme
The growth in payment per participant was due to inconsistent information, he said.
China Taiping Insurance maintains stability amidst pandemic: report
But ROE and ROA were lower in 2020 compared to 2019.
Singapore health ministry to consider fully portable Integrated Shield Plans
But doing so can result in higher premiums.
Pivoting to Digital: How the insurance sector is moving with tech
Making bolder moves on digital will be needed to attract a bigger part of the market.
Singapore life insurers post 29% jump in Q1 2021 weighted new premiums
Single-premium products grew 85% QoQ in weighted premiums.