Asia
Asia a key market for UK insurance sector growth, says ABI
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has identified eight countries as priority markets for the expansion of the UK’s insurance and long-term savings markets, all of which are located in Asia.
China meltdown `very unlikely’: Lombard Odier
China’s debt-to-GDP increased to 250% in the first quarter this year from 154% in 2008. But Lombard Odier believes the picture is not as bad as it seems.
AIG agrees to sell Japanese life insurance unit to FWD
American International Group (AIG) has agreed to sell its Japanese life insurance business to one of Asia’s most prominent insurers FWD Group for an undisclosed sum.
Regular premium sales up nearly 20% in Asia, reports Prudential
Prudential reported a 19% increase in new business profit for the first nine months of the year, driven mainly by a strong performance at its Asian life business.
Sanlam increases stakes in two Indian insurance companies
South African financial services group, Sanlam has acquired bigger stakes in two Indian insurance companies, following recent regulatory changes that allow up to 49% foreign shareholding in insurance companies in the country.