Strategy

India's Policybazaar eyes reinsurance market following licence upgrade

February 19 2024

In-principle approval for Composite Insurance Broker license signals a strategic move into reinsurance.

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WTW and Solomon Agency Corp partner on North American exposure of Asian businesses

February 14 2024

Strategic co-brokerage agreement aims to deliver tailored insurance solutions to South Korean and Vietnamese companies operating in North America.

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Bupa APAC launches new venture fund to support healthcare startups

February 13 2024

Bupa Ventures AU$20m aims to support Seed to Series A healthcare start-ups across APAC.

Pacific Prime expands to Australia

February 9 2024

Days after acquiring a Malaysian broker, Pacific Prime reaffirmed its commitment to APAC growth by announcing it had opened shop in Australia through key hire of Michael Atta.

Agricultural Insurance Company of India launches crop insurance pilot for small tea growers

February 8 2024

AICIL launches pilot scheme targeting small tea producers in three key regions, with plans for national expansion based on initial success.

Roy Nakazawa appointed as WTW's Head of Japan and Head of CRB Japan

February 8 2024

Nakazawa will move from STARR to WTW effective from 1 April.

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CCI greenlights Zurich's phased 70% acquisition of Kotak General Insurance

February 7 2024

The Competition Commission of India has provided full approval for Zurich's phased acquisition, first announced in November, starting with 51% in 2024, and a further 19% within three years.