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IAG's India stake increase on track after Indonesia buy
Insurance Australia Group is in advanced discussions to increase its stake in SBI General Insurance in India to 49%.
Deloitte Asia-Pacific managing director hails "tremendous" growth potential
Deloitte has appointed Yoichiro Ogawa, deputy CEO of Deloitte Japan, as global managing director for Asia-Pacific.
Axa's Indian investment increases given final approval
India's Foreign Investment Promotion Board and the Competition Commission have approved Axa's move to increase its stakes in two Indian insurers.
RSA completes China sale
RSA has completed the sale of Sun Alliance Insurance (China) to Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.
C-Suite: India's foreign investor ownership controls
Seven years after the proposal was first muted, India has finally raised the foreign direct investment cap to 49%; a lawyer investigates how the ownership and control systems will work.
Bharti Axa General Insurance appoints Wrigley executive as CEO
Bharti Axa General Insurance has appointed Deepak Iyer as CEO and managing director.
Axa's Indian joint venture stake increases approved
The Indian government has approved Axa's application to raise its foreign ownership to 49% from 26% in two insurers for undisclosed sums.
Death toll climbs after Nepal earthquake
At least 3218 people have died and 6500 people have been injured after a 7.8 magnitude shallow earthquake struck in Nepal over the weekend.
India's long-awaited opportunity
India’s general insurance sector looks set for a flurry of activity following a long-awaited change in the law allowing foreign companies to increase the stakes they hold in local firms, writes Nicky Burridge.
Willis cuts 350 roles as part of plans to save $420m by 2017
Willis is set to shed 350 jobs across the UK as part of its restructuring programme announced last year.
IAG increases stake in Indian insurer to 49%
Insurance Australia Group is taking advantage of new rules in India to increase its 26% stake in SBI General Insurance to 49%.
Insurance giants ready India investment after FDI law passed
There is expected to be a flurry of movement in the Indian insurance market following India's government decision to increase the FDI cap.
Q&A: Allianz Asia-Pacific CEO
Post speaks to Allianz's Asia-Pacific regional CEO George Sartorel.
Willis lines up 49% stake in India's Almondz
Willis has agreed to purchase a 49% stake in Almondz Insurance Brokers subject to the Indian foreign investment cap being increased by Parliament.
RSA sells holding in Indian insurer
RSA has sold its 26% stake in Indian insurer Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Company to Sundaram Finance, its joint venture partner.
India's Insurance Bill could open door for Lloyd's
Lloyd's is keen for India's long awaited Insurance Bill to be ratified by Parliament.
Emerging Asia's premiums grew 12.7% in 2014, says Swiss Re
General insurance premiums in Asia grew 6.6% when stripping out inflation in 2014 according to reinsurance giant Swiss Re with emerging Asia leading the way.
JLT joint venture eyes India as South Asia hub
Joint venture JLT Independent Insurance Brokers in India could become hub for South Asia.
Reserve Bank of India confirms bank broker rules
Banks wanting to take up insurance broking have been given the green light by the Reserve Bank of India after legislation passed in 2013.
Claims Awards Asia: Claims Service Provider of the Year
Sponsored Feature: The winner of the Claims Service Provider of the Year award at the Claims Awards Asia 2014 is Willis Processing Services India.
RGA introduces COO role for Asia
Global health and life reinsurer the Reinsurance Group of America has made several senior management changes in Asia.
Japan snowstorms were largest insured loss in 2014
Japan's snowstorms last February cost insurers $3.1bn (£2.05bn) which was the largest amount claimed for a natural catastrophe in 2014.
One in 10 car deaths linked to alcohol, says WHO
Following a study, the World Health Organisation has said one in every 10 car deaths is linked to alcohol.
India's foreign investment Insurance Bill nearer
The long awaited Insurance Bill to increase the foreign direct investment cap from 26% to 49% in Indian insurance companies is one step further to being passed.