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YAS launches first embedded travel insurance for Hong Kong-mainland China bus trips

November 13 2024

Insurtech partners with Kwoon Chung Bus to provide cover through the 'Hong Kong-Mailand Express' WeChat Mini Program.

Sedgwick secures US$1bn investment from Altas Partners

November 13 2024

Investment, led by PE firm Atlas, sees Sedgwick's enterprise value rise to approximately US$13.2bn.

Beazley’s new APAC Head looks to strong growth in cyber, property, and marine

November 13 2024

Jessica Schappell is focused on expansion in the specialty insurer's core areas.

Singapore life industry sees strong premium growth through first three quarters of 2024

November 13 2024

The Life Insurance Association reports a 23.5% rise in weighted new business premiums for the first nine months of 2024.

Maybank considering strategic options for Etiqa - report

November 13 2024

Malaysia's largest bank reportedly evaluating options enhance the value of the insurer, including a buyout of Ageas's 31% stake and changes to bancassurance.

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Fitch withdraws China Huanong Property & Casualty's IFS Rating

November 12 2024

The insurer's rating was downgraded in July, with withdrawal following Huanong's decision to cease participation in the rating process.

Generali jumps to 9th place in Forbes Top Companies for Women list

November 12 2024

Global 2024 rankings based on survey of 100,000 women and considers factors such as workplace practices and gender pay equity.

IRDAI ombudsman member urges insurers to simplify policy language - report

November 12 2024

Pushpa Girimaji calls for clearer policies to reduce misunderstandings and grievances.

AIA China receives regulatory approval to open new branch in Chongqing

November 12 2024

Once final approvals are obtained, AIA’s Chongquing branch would become the company’s eighth expansion in Mainland China since 2019.

Howden acquires Hong Kong's Storfield Insurance Consultants

November 12 2024

Howden's workforce in Hong Kong has grown to about 200 following the acquisition of the SME and HNW-focused brokerage.

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