Malaysia
AIA pens 15 year 11 country deal in Asia-Pacific with Citibank
AIA and Citibank have reached a huge 11 country 15 year bancassurance distribution agreement for life and health insurance products at Citibank's 600 strong Asia-Pacific branch network.
Fitch Ratings expects further Malaysia market consolidation
In an outlook report, Fitch Ratings believes the requirement for composite insurers to segregate operations into life and general insurance units could mean further consolidation in the market.
View from the Top: Foreign investment controls in Asia-Pacific
Two lawyers from DLA Piper give an insight into foreign direct investment limits in the Asia-Pacific region.
Asians have huge savings gap, says Manulife
A savings gap between the expected savings and actual retirement needs of Asia investors points to financial hardship in retirement for many, according to the latest Manulife Investor Sentiment Index.
Coface warns of Asia household credit boom
Credit insurer Coface has issued a warning comparing household debt in four Asian countries as similar to the US before the subprime crisis.
Takaful specialist joins Miller in Malaysia
Razi Sulaiman, a treaty reinsurance and takaful specialist, has joined Miller in Malaysia.
China and Asean countries agree to $1trn of trade investment by 2020
China and the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) agreed at this week's Asean conference to upgrade two-way trade to $1trn by 2020.
Obama cancels Asia trip
Following the shutdown of the US government, President Obama has been forced to cancel his trip to Asia.
The Asian reinsurance story so far
The reinsurance market has great potential for growth in Asia as insurers, brokers and banks try to address a chronic deficit in insurance cover across the continent writes Andrew Tjaardstra.
Aviva targeting Indonesian life deal
Aviva is reportedly seeking an an Indonesian life distribution deal with Astra International, a division of Jardine Matheson.
Malaysian Insurance Institute in training revolution
The Malaysian Insurance Institute has 19 major projects in the pipeline to help expand its training.
QBE targets Malaysia with marine insurance product
QBE Asia and P&I specialist British Marine have launched a marine product up to $500m liability.
This week's Asia highlights
The top five Asian highlights of the week.
Bahrain-based Trust Re bolsters capital as it seeks new growth opportunities
Trust Re announced today an increase in its paid up capital, from US$ 100m to US$ 140m, and an increase in its authorised capital to US$200m.
Zurich seeks quick sale in Malaysia
The Swiss insurer needs to sell its 40% stake in MCIS Zurich after an acquisition in 2011.
XL to offer Shariah products in Malaysia and Singapore
XL Group will offer Shariah-compliant insurance to large corporate and middle market clients, including companies in Malaysia and Singapore.
View from the Top: Engaging young talent
The CII's Joyce Ang explains how the organisation is helping young talent engage with professionalism and also help to inspire other young people to join the industry.
Xchanging consolidates offices in Malaysia
Insurance technology firm Xchanging has consolidated its presence in Malaysia by relocating all its staff into a new office in the capital Kuala Lumpur.
2013 general insurance premiums to grow strongly in Malaysia
The General Insurance Association of Malaysia expects general insurance gross written premiums to rise between 6% and 9% in 2013.
Composite insurers likely to split in Malaysia
The Financial Services Act and Islamic Financial Services Act are likely to force composites, including takaful insurers, to split their units in the middle of the year.
Insurance Insight Q+A: Ace's Edward Ler
Ace's Edward Ler speaks to Insurance Insight about the growth of personal lines and small business insurance in Asia Pacific.
DAC Beachcroft hails Malaysia business deal
Law firm DAC Beachcroft has expanded its global footprint after reaching a formal agreement with Malaysia's Gan Partnership.
Asia-Pacific premiums to double by 2020, says Munich Re
Munich Re's Economic Research Department estimates that nearly half of the $2.8trn of additional premiums to be generated by 2020 across the world will be from the Asia-Pacific region.
Happy Year of the Snake
China is a place where feng shui masters are taken seriously. They are all over the newspapers at the moment declaring what the Year of the Snake will mean for the stockmarket and your love life.