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- February 27 2017
AIA Group profit up 50.6% in 2016
Surpassing the estimates of analysts, the results were driven by vigorous growth in China and Hong Kong.
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- February 27 2017
AIG sees uncertain future in ‘too big to fail’ tag
US regulations that consider non-bank financial institutions as too big to fail do not sit well with some insurers
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- February 27 2017
Chinese insurance group official faces probe
The vice-chairman and president of PICC is reported to be facing investigation over alleged serious disciplinary violations.
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- February 24 2017
India’s state-owned general insurers may merge
Oriental, National and United India Insurance are likely to be merged to fetch stronger valuations.
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- February 24 2017
Thai life industry profits forecast to grow 6%
The Thai Life Assurance Association expects low interest rates to prompt a move into investment-linked products.
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- February 24 2017
Allianz signs deal with Asian football
Partnership with the Asian Football Confederation will provide exposure to a fan base across the region.
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- February 24 2017
Chinese regulator continues to warn of risky practices
CIRC has again reiterated its stance against use of insurance capital for market speculations.
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- February 23 2017
China welcomes first shipping captive insurance firm
Cosco Shipping Captive Insurance has officially opened at the Shanghai Free Trade Zone.
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- February 23 2017
CIRC participating in new asset management rules
The insurance regulator has reportedly teamed up with the central bank and the country’s securities and banking regulators.
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- February 23 2017
Insurance initiatives among Apec agenda in Vietnam
Representatives from 21 economies acknowledged that Asia is among the areas most vulnerable to natural disasters.
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- February 22 2017
India’s life industry up 35.13% in January
A high increase in group and individual single premium policies is pushing the sector's growth.
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- February 22 2017
Insurtech startup Digital Fineprint enters Asia
The company is one of just eight insurtech worldwide firms to take part in MetLife's collab partnership.
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- February 22 2017
Korea’s insurers post net income decline in 2016
Results were dragged down by a lacklustre performance from life firms, according to FSS.
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- February 22 2017
Lloyd’s names new chairman
Moneysupermarket chairman and former Marsh chief exec Bruce Carnegie-Brown will take on the role.
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- February 21 2017
MetLife pullout from Indian venture hits snag
Punjab National Bank's decision to retain its 26% stake in the venture is complicating the process.
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- February 21 2017
New AIA investment centre opens in Singapore
The unit will provide better management of internal funds to improve delivery of returns to policyholders.
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- February 21 2017
Indian banks seek cover against cyber threat
The rising incidence of cyber attacks is prompting lenders to explore insurance solutions.
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- February 20 2017
Malaysia crafts new privacy rules for banks, insurers
The act aims to protect data privacy and security by laying down codes of conduct in specific industries.
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- February 20 2017
Panel of actuaries to examine new policies in India
New products will soon need the approval of a panel of actuaries before they can go on sale.
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- February 20 2017
Life revenues up 50% in Indonesia
The hike in total premium revenues was complemented by growth in bancassurance segment revenues.
