Life and Health

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Taiwan's proposed currency rules may cut hedging costs but increase FX risks for life insurers

September 6 2024

Moody's says FSC proposal could cut hedging costs, but may lead to asset-liability currency headaches.

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Serenity Health Partners launches in Singapore with MSIG as a major shareholder

September 6 2024

Health insurance solutions provider will officially launch in Singapore on Oct 1 with plans for expansion into Indonesia and Vietnam in 2025.

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APAC insurance M&A resilient amid global slowdown: Clyde & Co

September 6 2024

Health and life sectors drive resilient M&A in 2024, with industry showing a rising interest in insurtech acquisitions.

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Moody’s upgrades global reinsurance outlook to positive on favourable risk/return dynamics

September 5 2024

Hard market and healthy investment income support outlook, with Moody's adding that limited nat cat events in next 12-18 months may lead to market softening.

Australia's Actuaries Institute elects Maathu Ranjan as 2025 Vice President, paving way for 2027 Presidency

September 5 2024

Ranjan's election underscores her commitment to evidence-based policy and multi-disciplinary collaboration, the Institute said.

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Indian Government divesting 6.8% stake in GIC Re through offer-for-sale

September 4 2024

This move aims to raise 47bn rupees (US$566m) and is part of the government’s effort to comply with mandates on public sector ownership.

Singlife and CHOYS launch BNPL employee benefits offering for SMEs

September 4 2024

Carrier and insurtech partner to offer buy now, pay later solutions for budget-conscious SMEs.

Carol Kheng named as first Singaporean President of MDRT

September 4 2024

Prudential Assurance's Kheng is the MDRT's 99th president, succeeding Gregory B. Gagne after his 25-year association with the association.

Zurich Australia names David Wainwright as Chief Risk Officer

September 4 2024

Wainwright, with Zurich since 2011, will move from the UK to Sydney to commence the role in Jan 2025.

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Aon promotes Alexandra Tilden to Strategic Account Director, APAC

September 3 2024

In her 19 years with Aon, Tilden has worked in the insurer’s Sydney, San Francisco, and Hong Kong offices.

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