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- October 4 2016
Japan plans free-trade insurance for farmers
Authorities are negotiating a deal to help cushion farmers from the effects of the Trans Pacific Partnership.
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- October 4 2016
Japan Post Insurance launches alternative investments division
The division will explore investment opportunities amid the country's persistent negative rate environment.
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- October 3 2016
Demand for political risk cover grows in India
The growing demand is a response to threats from Islamic State and similar extreme groups.
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- October 3 2016
Typhoon Meranti losses could hit US$650m in China
Intense rains and damaging winds caused widespread power outages, flooding and disrupted water supplies.
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- October 3 2016
Chubb makes appointments in its P&C business
Michael Frazer has been appointed as the new regional head of property, replacing Jason Keen.
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- September 30 2016
ICICI Prudential launches India’s first insurance IPO
Selling shareholder ICICI Bank raised US$911m from the country's biggest initial public offering in six years.
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- September 30 2016
Philippines optimistic amid weak financial markets
Insurance authorities in the country remain bullish that the domestic industry will not be affected.
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- September 30 2016
Transparency issues hinder Chinese expansion abroad
In the hunt for potential deals in the US, it is easier for Japanese insurers than their Chinese counterparts.
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- September 29 2016
Sompo trials blockchain technology
The Japan-based insurer has been testing the technology for its catastrophe and weather-linked derivative transactions.
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- September 29 2016
At least 200 firms seek insurance licence in China
Investors ranging from garment makers to liquor firms have expressed their intention to enter the industry.
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- September 29 2016
Foreign insurers to be allowed in Myanmar in 2017
The government has said that it wants to fast-track liberalisation within the insurance sector.
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- September 28 2016
Philip Hough to head Aspen Re for Asia-Pacific
Hough's international experience will help to build the reinsurer's franchise across the region.
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- September 28 2016
Bank of India sells 18% stake in insurance JV
The stake in Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance has been bought by its Japanese partner Dai-ichi Life Insurance.
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- September 28 2016
Big growth for Indonesia’s healthcare industry
The sector is expected to grow to more than US$50bn by 2020 as the government upgrades the nation’s healthcare.
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- September 27 2016
India plans public listing of state insurers
New India Assurance and GIC, which together have assets of more than US$20bn, are set to IPO first.
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- September 27 2016
Munich Re scales back HK office, expands in Beijing
The reinsurer also intends to expand its office in Singapore as part of an effort to reorganise its business.
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- September 26 2016
XL Catlin appoints HK insurance head
Jamie Chambers has been appointed as country manager for the firm's Hong Kong insurance business.
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- September 26 2016
Bangkok Life gears up for Cambodia business
The Thai insurer will venture into Cambodia next year to tap strong demand in its South-East Asian neighbour.
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- September 23 2016
Brokers and insurers in HK urged to use fintech
The government of Hong Kong wants the industry to compete better with foreign rivals such as Singapore.
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- September 23 2016
Chinese life firms see dip in solvency ratios
China’s new risk-based capital rules have led to a declining solvency trend, according to Moody’s.
