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- June 19 2017
MetLife names new US president
Michael Khalaf has been appointed to the role following his role in expanding the European business.
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- June 19 2017
CIRC vows to continue crackdown on HK sales
Illegal sales have led to asset outflows and aid money-laundering, according to the regulator.
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- June 16 2017
Industry fears fall-out from Anbang crisis
There are worries that the crisis at Anbang will lead to a liquidity crunch that could affect the financial industry.
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- June 16 2017
Thai market continues to lose momentum
Premium growth slowed for the fourth year in a row to 3.9% in 2016, according to Allianz Economic Research.
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- June 16 2017
Indonesian life firms post huge premium growth
Premium income expanded 25.5% thanks to the popularity of unit-linked and traditional insurance products.
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- June 16 2017
Singapore firms ill-equipped against business liability
Most local companies are not prepared for the potential damage, according to results of a survey launched by QBE.
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- June 15 2017
Swiss Re SONAR: New emerging risk insights
The report offers insights into emerging risks and highlights a number of emerging trend spotlights
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- June 15 2017
Milliman: Participating Business in Asia
A comprehensive overview of par business from across the region
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- June 15 2017
Anbang chairman steps down
Citing personal reasons, Wu Xiaohui has stepped down and delegated his authority to other company executives.
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- June 15 2017
Increasing HK healthcare costs boost insurance sales
The number of private and personal health insurance plans rose by more than 300,000 in 2015.
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- June 14 2017
Peak Re: Hong Kong’s role as a reinsurance hub
Stronger regulatory ties between Hong Kong and the mainland signal a positive development for the reinsurance industry.
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- June 14 2017
Peak Re approved to open Labuan branch
The Hong Kong-based reinsurer has been granted approval-in-principle by the Labuan Financial Services Authority.
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- June 14 2017
Offline life firms dominate Korea’s online market
Savings-type policies offered by traditional insurers are a hit with internet users in the country.
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- June 13 2017
Summer 2017
House of Cards: From supply chains to cyber, we discuss emerging risks with a roundtable of Singapore risk managers
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- June 13 2017
Ping An hunts for fintech, healthtech startups
The Chinese insurer is looking at joint ventures or distribution agreements with early-stage startups.
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- June 13 2017
China mulls pollution liability insurance
CIRC intends to make insurance compulsory for firms that fall under eight categories, such as fossil fuel extraction.
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- June 13 2017
Premiums drop for 16th straight quarter
Global insurance premium rates suffered a decline in the first three months of the year, a survey by Marsh said.
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- June 13 2017
New HK regulator vows to work on cross-border supervision
The Hong Kong Insurance Authority is expected to work hand in hand with its counterpart from mainland China.
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- June 12 2017
Hong Kong, overseas firms seek China entry
Among those making a beeline into the mainland market is FWD Hong Kong, which has applied for a life insurance licence.
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- June 12 2017
Plan to merge three Indian insurers scrapped
Oriental Insurance, National Insurance and United India Insurance have been asked to come up with a new plan.
