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Life insurance industry in India to rise by 15 percent by 2018

September 23, 2013September 21, 2013 G. Turner

Recent estimates have shown that the sector is strong in the country and that it will see steady growth. The latest estimates from the life insurance sector of the industry in India has indicated that there will not only be increases in size over the next five years, but that it will be up to 15 percent compounded annual growth. There are many reasons for this high growth rate, but it is especially credited to two main ones. These two main factors that are sending the life insurance industry upward…

Life insurance arm in Korea sold by ING

August 30, 2013August 27, 2013 G. Turner

The financial services group has now sold the South Korean unit to MBK Partners Ltd. ING Groep NV has now announced that it has managed to sell its South Korean life insurance unit, after having made the second attempt with a span of twelve months to accomplish this goal. It managed to raise approximately $1,646,800 (1.38 trillion South Korean Wan). The amount for the purchase was agreed upon by the buyer, MBK Partners Ltd., which is an Asian buyout company that was created by executives formerly from the Carlyle Group.…

Life insurance business in Taiwan being sold by Manulife

August 6, 2013August 3, 2013 G. Turner

The company has announced that it will be ending the relationship that they have had in the country for 11 years. Manulife Financial Corp. has now announced that it will be ending an 11 year life insurance business relationship in Taiwan, and that it will be selling this business for about $25 million. The company has already found a buyer for this unit, and the acquisition processes are underway. CTBC Life Insurance Co., Ltd., will be purchasing this business from Manulife. It is the insurance arm of a large Taiwan…

Life insurance fraud culprits caught faking death

July 29, 2013July 29, 2013 Julie Campbell

A family has been accused of making false claims on a number of policies totaling over $1 million. A former resident of Toronto, Canada, was discovered living in California after having made claims on several life insurance policies in his name half a decade ago, allowing his family to collect. This fraud against the insurers racked up payouts of over $1 million for the individual’s family. The fraudsters took out a number of life insurance policies on the man and then faked his death so that they would be able…

Life insurance industry in Thailand should grow 17 percent

July 17, 2013July 15, 2013 H. Cutner

This is expected to occur this year even despite the indication of a slowing economy. Though predictions are suggesting that the economy in Thailand will slow during the second half of the year, the Thai Life Assurance Association still believes that the life insurance market will continue its growth by about 17 percent in 2013. Insurers have been designing new products that are better suited to customer demand, allowing them to continue selling. According to the president of the association, Sara Lamsam, “The market growth follows the introduction by all…