InsuranceAmGeneral-Allianz merger deal may have collapsedPritam BordoloiOctober 1, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiOctober 1, 2019 Reportedly, the Malaysian central bank sees the merged entity as too big for the market... Read more
InsuranceInsurers fight for Aviva’s $2.5 bn Southeast Asia businessPritam BordoloiSeptember 25, 2019November 1, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 25, 2019November 1, 2019 Allianz and Nippon Life among the companies fighting for Aviva’s Singapore and Vietnam businesses... Read more
InsuranceFrance’s CNP to sign $1.7 bn insurance deal with Brazil bankPritam BordoloiSeptember 20, 2019November 4, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 20, 2019November 4, 2019 CNP will sell insurance through Caixa’s 3000 branches... Read more
InsuranceIF EXCLUSIVE: After raising $18 mn, UAE insurtech eyes Middle EastInternational Finance DeskAugust 28, 2019March 18, 2020 by International Finance DeskAugust 28, 2019March 18, 2020 Aqeed aims to help insurance players across the Middle East enhance ROI and customer experience... Read more
InsuranceAllianz to achieve 2019 target after Q2 profit up 13.5%International Finance DeskAugust 3, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 3, 2019 The net profit of €2.14 billion on a revenue of €33.2 billion is much better than what was estimated by analysts... Read more
InsuranceSeveral rivals interested in $2.75 bn Aviva Asia insurance unitInternational Finance DeskAugust 2, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 2, 2019 Aviva is in talks with a financial adviser regarding the possible sale and a formal process could begin in the fourth quarter... Read more
InsuranceMalaysia approves RHB Bank insurance sale to Tokio MarineInternational Finance DeskAugust 1, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 1, 2019 The merger between insurance arm of RHB Bank and Tokio Marine is set to create the second largest general insurer in the country... Read more
InsuranceJuly-August 2019MagazineWhy the Oman government introduced DhamaniBharath KumarJuly 10, 2019December 6, 2019 by Bharath KumarJuly 10, 2019December 6, 2019 The mandatory health insurance scheme will provide Omani citizens with uniform access to healthcare services and improve insurers’ earnings... Read more
InsuranceJuly-August 2019MagazineTurbo charging Takaful growth in the Middle EastBharath KumarJuly 9, 2019December 19, 2019 by Bharath KumarJuly 9, 2019December 19, 2019 If Takaful companies can develop innovative and Shariah-compliant family Takaful products, life Takaful will grow substantially in the region... Read more
MagazineNovember - December 2018OpinionAssessing the Impact of Blockchain on Business ModelsBharath KumarNovember 16, 2018December 12, 2019 by Bharath KumarNovember 16, 2018December 12, 2019 Blockchain does not need to be used for it to be disruptive — simply the threat of usage might be sufficient to disrupt existing markets and undermine long-established businesses... Read more