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- January 11 2016
Marine reinsurance prices fall even after Tianjin blasts
The blasts at China's Tianjin port has had little or no impact on marine reinsurance prices.
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- January 11 2016
Lombard to offer insurance-based wealth solutions
The Philadelphia-based insurer will launch its brokerage business in Hong Kong and Singapore.
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- January 8 2016
Insurers urged to set up fund management firms in Beijing
The new Beijing insurance industrial park is developing into a showcase for the insurance industry.
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- January 8 2016
Sumitomo Life approved for US$3.8bn Symmetry deal
Approval issued after regulator says deal is not hazardous or prejudicial to the insurance-buying public.
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- January 8 2016
China’s Macrolink backs out of Clal talks
Deal to buy Israel's second-biggest insurer has fizzled out after the local regulator spooks Macrolink.
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- January 8 2016
SCOR strengthens in Asia
SCOR Global Life has beefed up its Asia business with several promotions across its business.
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- January 7 2016
Sompo beats rivals to enter Myanmar’s auto market
The Japanese insurer will write vehicle insurance in the Thaliwa special economic zone in south-east Yangon.
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- January 7 2016
Cathay Life invests further US$900m in logistics sector
The Taiwanese firm has broke ground on another logistics facility in Taichung's Wuri District.
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- January 7 2016
DBS, Manulife officially launch US$1.2bn bancassurance deal
The deal allows the Canadian insurer to distribute its products in DBS branches across the region.
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- January 7 2016
Fitch forecasts growth for Malaysia’s takaful sector
After strong growth in 2015, the momentum will continue thanks to demographics and government support.
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- January 6 2016
China launches insurance-backed infrastructure fund
An initial pool of Rmb40bn will be used to fund strategic projects, including the Belt and Road Initiative.
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- January 6 2016
Claims from natural disasters drop in 2015
Insured losses fell to US$27bn, well below the 10-year average of US$180bn, according to Munich Re.
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- January 6 2016
China Life among top 10 global insurers by net premiums
The Chinese insurer is the only Asian firm to make the list, which is dominated by US and European names.
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- January 6 2016
Philippine central bank likely to raise insurance budget
The BSP is reportedly reviewing its insurance funds and could up its allocation from the current P3.65bn.
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- January 5 2016
IAG secures US$7bn reinsurance cover for 2016
The new programme provides protection for most parts of Asia, as well as Australia and New Zealand.
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- January 5 2016
Unclaimed insurance payouts in Singapore top 8,000
A total of 8,185 insurance payouts have not been claimed by policyholders as of September 2015.
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- January 5 2016
Generali appoints head of broker relationships in Asia
Giovanni di Meo is being transferred from Milan to strengthen Generali’s position in the region.
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- January 5 2016
Japanese firms to continue M&A hunt in 2016
The US market will continue to be the focus of acquisitions due to its ability to absorb large sums of cash.
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- December 31 2015
Korean life firms acquire solar power project in Japan for US$172m
Kyobo Life, Heungkuk Life and Hanwha Life, acquire 41.3MW solar project in Kagoshima
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- December 31 2015
China warns insurers on risks of stock investments
Insurance firms asset-liability management face increased risks with the rise of capital market volatility.
