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Business Moves
Metlife exits annuities and pensions in Australia
The company’s liabilities will be transferred to Challenger Financial Services giving it a 30% share of the annuities market.
By Cherie Marriott | 1 March 2007
People Moves
Aviva appoints new general manager
The insurer aims to become a top 10 Hong Kong player with the appointment of Simon Phipps and a new marketing manager.
By Samuel Riding | 14 January 2007
Asset Owners
ING Capital Life opens third China branch
Insurance JV to open Shandong branch.
By Andrew Peck | 13 September 2006
People Moves
Penn reinstated as head of AXA’s Australasian operations
After 10 months in a temporary position while AXA was investigated by the banking regulator, Andrew Penn returns to his old role.
By Cherie Marriott | 3 August 2006
Asset Owners
Distribution, not products, key for insurers
IFAs to respond to growing demand for professional advice, says Axa CEO.
By Alastair Reed | 3 July 2006
Asset Owners
No offshore investing for Indian pensions
Regulator will not relax rules on offshore investment, but predicts Indian insurance market will hit $90 billion by 2025 under new pensions law .
By Alastair Reed | 21 June 2006
Asset Owners
Why China's insurance industry is suffering
Fierce competition, poor sales tactics and low returns are keeping profits in the industry back.
By Dan Slater | 23 May 2006
Business Moves
New hires boost Deutsche's coverage of insurance assets
Deutsche Asset Management creates a new regional role to develop its business of managing third-party insurance assets.
By Jame DiBiasio | 17 March 2006
Asset Owners
Axa AP to pay NAB $425 million for Asian insurance arms
Deal to spearhead group’s growth ambitions in Hong Kong and Indonesia.
By Alastair Reed | 22 February 2006
Asset Owners
New York Life preps product line for Hong Kong
The mutual insurer will expand its agency sales force as well.
By Alastair Reed | 15 February 2006
Asset Owners
Insurance body calls for lighter regulation
"More trust" is needed if Hong Kong''s insurance industry is to mature, says CIB.
By Alastair Reed | 18 January 2006
People Moves
HSBC Insurance Brokers scoops two
Jenkin and Currie to develop solutions for Asian reinsurance clients.
By Andrew Peck | 19 October 2005
Business Moves
Manulife-Sinochem rolls out group insurance
JV becomes the latest to enter the space in China.
By Andrew Peck | 2 August 2005
Asset Owners
ING Capital Life commences group insurance
China joint venture granted approval to underwrite group life insurance and expand into Liaoning province.
By Andrew Peck | 2 June 2005
Asset Owners
Malaysia insurance posts robust growth
Combined premium for life and general business soars over 17% for 2004.
By Andrew Peck | 11 May 2005
Asset Owners
Thai GPF expands into annuities and insurance
The Government Pension Fund of Thailand is planning strategic acquisitions to become a full-service pensions provider.
By Jame DiBiasio | 26 October 2004
Asset Owners
ING China insurance JV expands to Beijing
ING Capital Life Insurance Company to open branch in PRC capital.
By Andrew Peck | 2 September 2004
Asset Owners
Hong Kong insurance sector to sustain growth
S&P rates the sector as stable for 2004-2005.
By Andrew Peck | 26 August 2004
Outlooks
Malaysia National Insurance eyes offshore markets
Domestic investment constraints are squeezing the biggest Malaysian insurer.
By Jame DiBiasio | 30 July 2004
Outlooks
Pacific Century Insurance sceptical on unit-linked
The life insurer believes insurance companies should stick to protection business.
By Jonathan Wharton | 12 December 2002
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