Global insurance industry gained momentum in 2014
June 26 2015 by InsuranceAsia News-
India government may merge some state-owned general insurers: report
- September 26
Over the last few years, the government has been considering several options for the firms such as mergers, listing, and strategic disinvestment.
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India may consider a new turnaround plan for three general insurers: report
- September 24
While solvency ratio, consistently high claims ratios and losses or low profitability were the concerns that need to be addressed by the state-owned carriers, the government is likely to provide fiscal support to companies showing profits.
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India government may delay privatisation of three general insurers: report
- June 27
The government will provide the state-owned carriers capital support of US$600m, and review business plans to strengthen their balance sheets.
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HDFC Ergo appoints Anuj Tyagi as CEO
- June 25
Tyagi succeeds Ritesh Kumar, who will move to the board of management of Ergo International as deputy chief operating officer from October 4.
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HSBC Asset Management | The hunt for diversification and performance revitalizes appetite for Asian currency bonds
With diversification and performance high on investors’ agendas, it seems a good time for global portfolios to revive allocations in Asian local currency bonds – including Hong Kong dollar (HKD) bonds.
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PineBridge Investments | Why Asian insurers are exploring private credit and CLOs
The recent rollout of risk-based capital regimes across Asia calls for a closer alignment between insurers’ assets and liabilities. We explore potential ways to maintain a healthy investment yield and robust returns on regulatory capital.
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Peak Re | Emerging Asia middle class: A catalyst for change
Rising demand for elderly care and women driving consumption growth mandate carriers to develop precise solutions to meet customer expectations.
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Guy Carpenter | Private equity’s reshaping of the Asian life sector has further to run
PE-backed reinsurers provide access to asset classes and investment expertise that often don’t exist within the traditional carriers themselves.
