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Feb 2015

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ASEAN economic community: ASEAN unveils plans for formal declaration of AEC

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for 2015 will focus on bringing down the remaining barriers to trade, face up to nontariff barriers and rising protectionism, and lay out a decade-long plan for economic growth in the sub-region, said Malaysia's Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.

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ASEAN economic community: ASEAN's diversity can be its strength

ASEAN's diversity can be seen as an advantage as it allows for specialisation among member states which can be complementary in nature, according to a recent report

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Product bites: Future Generali India Life launches Assured Income Plan

Future Generali India Life Insurance Co Ltd (FGILI), a joint venture between Future Group - a leading retailer of India, Assicurazioni Generali and Industrial Investment Trust Ltd (IITL), has launched Assured Income Plan which is a non-linked, non-participating endowment plan.

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Product bites: Manulife Singapore unveils new user-friendly website

Manulife (Singapore) Pte Ltd has unveiled its revamped website at manulife.com.sg. The refreshed site contains interactive and user-friendly features providing customised information to more directly address individual client needs.

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Product bites: AIA Singapore launches first-in-market mobile application for employees

AIA Singapore has launched, AIA Employee Care, the first mobile application (app) in Singapore to provide employees easy and secured access to insurance claims submission and their policy information via their Android or Apple mobile devices.

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Product bites: Global: Guy Carpenter launches latest version of reserve risk modelling tool

Guy Carpenter & Company, LLC, has launched MetaRisk Reserve 4.0™, the latest version of this reserve risk modelling tool which enables users to navigate reserve risk and allocate capital strategically.

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India focus: Ordinance route to FDI hike

The long awaited increase in FDI in the insurance industry from 26% to 49% has finally happened. The Insurance Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2014 was promulgated by the President of India on 26 December 2014. The Ordinance is expected to help companies raise capital through new and innovative instruments, besides promoting economic growth and job creation. By Jimmy John, AIR correspondent, South Asia

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The C-ROSS is right for China

In this extract taken from Swiss Re's Risk Dialogue Magazine on insurance regulations in China, leading industry players share why the time is right for C-ROSS (China Risk Oriented Solvency System), a uniquely China model also suitable for other developing markets, and its impact on the industry. By Benjamin Ang

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Employee benefits focus: A proven success strategy in the talent war

A proven success strategy in the talent war Mr Rob Brown of MetLife Asia highlights the importance of employee benefits matters in Asia's war for talent, and outlines the upcoming new trends and innovation in employee benefits.

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Aviation: Rates on airlines not seeing desired lift off

Despite the spate of high-profile aviation disasters, insurance rates for airlines rose only modestly. Insurers had to walk the tight rope of balancing underwriting priorities with the need to guard market share. What gives?


Aviation: Safer skies in spite of high-profile accidents in Asia

Aviation incidents will always capture headlines, as 2014's tragic records has shown. But over the long term, the industry has continued to improve its safety record. Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty looks at the much-improved safety environment in aviation and its impact on aviation insurance.

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