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- January 19 2016
Thailand to ease foreign investment rules
Foreign investors will no longer need approval to hold more than 50% in the country's local insurers.
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- January 18 2016
Smaller life firms in China worst-hit by stock sell-off
Small and medium-sized life insurers tend to have the most aggressive risk appetites, says Fitch.
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- January 18 2016
EastWest Ageas Life wins Philippines licence
Joint venture between EastWest Bank and Ageas has been approved by the Insurance Commission.
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- January 18 2016
Asia premium growth to outperform world average in 2016
Premium growth will increase despite tougher regulations and a slowing economy, says Swiss Re.
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- January 18 2016
China United Insurance US$1bn Hong Kong IPO rumoured
The state-backed insurer is reportedly planning to raise about US$1bn in the second quarter.
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- January 15 2016
Taiwan Life forecasts 6% premium rise under CTBC
The Taiwanese insurer said its total assets would swell to NT$1.6 trillion after the union with CTBC Financial.
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- January 15 2016
AIA Korea names new CEO
The appointment of Cha Tae-jin comes just five months after he joined AIA as vice-president of sales.
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- January 15 2016
Natural disasters caused US$35bn insured loss in 2015
A total of 300 separate global natural disasters took place last year, according to Aon Benfield.
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- January 15 2016
Nippon Life eyes asset management firms abroad
Japanese insurer seeking opportunities abroad to reduce reliance on domestic government bonds.
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- January 14 2016
Ironshore joins Lloyd’s China platform in Shanghai
Subsidiary Pembroke Managing Agency will initially focus on agriculture, marine and healthcare sectors.
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- January 14 2016
China to merge medical insurance programmes
The move is aimed at making medical insurance accessible for urban and rural residents alike.
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- January 14 2016
Dah Sing Financial exploring options for life unit
The group has notified the Hong Kong exchange that it is currently exploring options for its life business.
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- January 13 2016
AIA says Philippine business will be one of its top units
CEO Mark Tucker cited the growing economy and low penetration rate as reasons for optimism.
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- January 13 2016
Fairfax buys 35% stake in Vietnamese insurer
The insurance arm of Hanoi-based BIDV has sold up to 41 million new shares for an undisclosed sum.
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- January 13 2016
Fubon Life pays US$267m for stake in China United
The acquisition will give the Taiwanese insurer an opportunity to expand its footprint in China.
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- January 13 2016
More foreign insurers looking to enter Philippine market
Local regulator says it has received a lot of interest after the successful entry of two foreign firms in 2015.
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- January 12 2016
Vietnam offers more social insurance incentives
Sweeteners include subsidies, elimination of age limits and more choices in payment terms.
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- January 12 2016
IKBZ plans Myanmar’s first online insurance platform
The company aims to launch its online platform this month to list its 11 different insurance policies.
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- January 12 2016
Zurich reportedly set to appoint Mario Greco as new CEO
Zurich is reportedly on the verge of announcing the appointment of Mario Greco as chief executive.
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- January 12 2016
Eight nonlife insurers in the Philippines for sale this year
A new capitalisation requirement is encouraging a wave of consolidation among smaller insurers.
