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- September 13 2016
Indian insurers unprepared for mandatory listing
The country's insurers are worried about a mandatory listing proposal introduced by the regulator.
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- September 13 2016
Korean savings fund to invest US$40M in cat bonds
The Public Officials Benefit Association will choose at least two asset management firms to commit the funds.
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- September 12 2016
Mainland insurers can buy HK shares via Shanghai link
Shanghai stock connect and the soon-to-be introduced Shenzhen link are now open to insurers.
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- September 12 2016
Mirae Asset Life makes final bid for PCA Life
The Korean insurer has submitted its last bid for the unlisted arm of Britain's Prudential.
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- September 12 2016
Taiwan to protect insurers from callable bond risks
The regulator is aiming to provide protection as bond issuers exercise options to pay off debt early.
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- September 8 2016
New rules a heavy blow for unlisted Chinese insurers
Stricter rules on the universal life insurance product market target short-term, high-return policies.
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- September 8 2016
Anbang focuses on integrating purchases
The Chinese insurer may well be putting its policy of aggressive overseas acquisitions on hold.
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- September 8 2016
AIA plans Korean subsidiary
The move is rumoured to be preparation for a potential exit from the sluggish Korean market.
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- September 8 2016
Malaysian life premiums grow strongly in first half
New business-weighted premiums were up by 20.8% during the first six months of 2016, according to LIAM.
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- September 7 2016
CIMB and Sompo sign partnership deal
The agreement will allow CIMB to sell Sompo's non-life products, including travel and motor insurance.
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- September 7 2016
Investors bet on private health insurance
The countries expected to draw substantial investment in private healthcare are China, India, Brazil and Mexico.
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- September 6 2016
Indonesian insurer eyes one million clients by 2017
Finansial Wiramitra Danadyaksa hopes to engage one million clients in its new single premium life insurance.
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- September 6 2016
Chubb launches marine service solutions in China
The launch is anchored on meeting the needs of importers, exporters and transport operators.
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- September 5 2016
China to allow insurers to invest in startups
The government will also provide tax cuts and improve platforms to enhance direct financing.
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- September 5 2016
Hanwha Life interested in Woori Bank
The Korean life insurer is considering a stake in the country's only state-owned commercial bank.
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- September 5 2016
AIG completes sale of Taiwan insurance unit
The deal involves the sale of AIG Taiwan's consumer and SME business to Nan Shan Life Insurance.
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- September 2 2016
Is the world ready for China?
The country is once again at the centre of attention as G20 leaders gather for the summit in Hangzhou.
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- September 2 2016
Insurance purchases by mainlanders hit record high in HK
The increase came even as China’s regulators took further steps to limit purchases of the products.
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- September 2 2016
Singapore introduces new rules on premium payments
The clearer rules are expected to lessen claim disputes between insurers and customers.
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- September 2 2016
Swiss Re unit secures HK general insurance licence
The new branch expands Swiss Re Corporate Solutions' operations across Asia Pacific to 10 offices.
