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- November 21 2016
Taiwan insurers urged to buy long-term debt
The regulator's call comes at a time when the government's bond sales are struggling.
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- November 21 2016
HNA quits Taiwan venture to launch own unit
The Chinese conglomerate is dropping its money-losing venture with Shin Kong Life.
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- November 21 2016
Hanwha’s Vietnam strategy finally pays off
For the first time since launching in the country, the Korean insurer has posted a profit.
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- November 18 2016
The investment challenge facing Thai life insurers
InsuranceAsia News and BlackRock hosted an event in Bangkok recently to help the industry navigate the current environment.
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- November 18 2016
Korean authorities brace for new accounting rule
The International Accounting Standards Board is setting a schedule for the introduction of IFRS 4 Phase II.
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- November 18 2016
Future disasters to cost Vietnam $6.7b
About 60% of the country's land and 71% of its population are at risk of typhoons, tornadoes and floods.
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- November 18 2016
Peak Re appoints head of life and health
Christopher Lee will oversee the company’s life and health reinsurance business, including medical.
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- November 18 2016
AIA eyes infrastructure investments in Indonesia
The country needs US$400b to fund projects until 2020, most of which will come from private investors.
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- November 17 2016
Taikang Life to buy NorthStar senior care assets
China's fifth-largest insurer by sales has agreed to pay US$1b for the more than 460 healthcare properties.
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- November 17 2016
AXA to strengthen general insurance presence in Korea
The French group says that it plans to pour in W25b (US$21.4m) into its Seoul-based subsidiary.
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- November 17 2016
Thailand drafting second phase of RBC framework
Changes lie ahead as the country's regulator prepares for a new risk-based capital framework.
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- November 16 2016
IHH Healthcare sells PCH stake to Chinese insurers
TK Healthcare Investment will buy a 29.9% stake in IHH's Chinese hospital and clinic operator.
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- November 15 2016
FWD to buy AIG’s Japan life business
The Hong Kong-based insurer has taken another step towards its goal of becoming a pan-Asian insurer.
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- November 15 2016
Innovation to help Philippine market growth
In a fast-changing and competitive market, the key for local insurers to thrive is innovation.
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- November 15 2016
Max India-HDFC Life merger questioned
India’s insurance regulator has asked what the proposed merger is intended to achieve.
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- November 14 2016
Chubb appoints new execs in Singapore
Several new executives have been appointed to lead Chubb’s divisions in Singapore.
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- November 14 2016
Taiwan’s healthcare system wins top marks
Public satisfaction with the National Health Insurance system is at 83.1%, according to poll.
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- November 14 2016
Prudential sells Korean insurance business to Mirae
The UK insurer announced on its website that it has agreed to sell 100% of PCA Life for US$146m.
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- November 10 2016
Singapore insurance group to study healthcare costs
The city's Life Insurance Association will study recommendations of Health Insurance Task Force.
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- November 10 2016
Japan insurance industry a model of deregulation
CEO of MS&AD says the country's deregulation of its insurance sector provides a good lesson.
