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- March 18 2016
Chinese customers spent US$4.2bn in HK in 2015
The amount represents roughly a quarter of the total premium income from new life policies in the city.
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- March 17 2016
Ping An’s profit jumps 38% in 2015
The Chinese insurer made a net profit of US$8.3 billion in 2015, its highest earnings result since 2003.
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- March 17 2016
US approves Anbang’s acquisition of Fidelity & Guaranty
The US$1.57bn deal will make Anbang one of the biggest insurers by market share in fixed-indexed annuity products.
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- March 17 2016
Four global reinsurers receive initial approval in India
Munich Re, Hannover Re, Swiss Re and French major SCOR still require final approvals from the Indian regulator.
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- March 16 2016
Life coverage in Malaysia insufficient, says industry group
Penetration may be high, but majority of the covered population is under-insured according to LIAM.
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- March 16 2016
Anbang leads US$13bn group bidding for Starwood Hotels
The Chinese insurer continues overseas buying spree, but Starwood says it is committed to deal with Marriott.
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- March 16 2016
Cathay Life to raise overseas investments this year
Amid a persistent low-yield environment, the Taiwanese insurer continues to search for higher returns abroad.
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- March 15 2016
China majors allocate US$240bn for overseas property deals
The increased allocation comes at a time when a growing number of insurers are expanding overseas.
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- March 15 2016
Myanmar poised to grant licences to European firms
Euro insurers will be allowed into a special economic zone after operating in Myanmar for at least three years.
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- March 15 2016
Prudential, AIA hit by China’s HK sales restriction
China's central bank has tightened restrictions on insurance purchases by mainlanders in Hong Kong.
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- March 15 2016
Taiwan to restrict health insurance for overseas citizens
A proposed amendment seeks to restrict access for Taiwanese who live abroad for more than six months.
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- March 14 2016
Zuellig eyes 49% stake in FPG Insurance Thailand
The company says Thailand offers huge potential because of its comparatively low insurance penetration.
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- March 14 2016
Hiscox selling DirectAsia business in HK
The specialty insurer will focus on its operations in Singapore and Thailand, where it sees greater growth opportunities.
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- March 14 2016
Gen Re exits Hong Kong, Melbourne
The Berkshire subsidiary is also shutting offices in Latvia and the US as part of a global reorganisation.
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- March 11 2016
Disrupting India’s insurance industry
PolicyBazaar co-founder Yashish Dahiya discusses the challenges of bringing transparency to Indian insurance buyers.
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- March 11 2016
Asean offers big potential for Vietnamese firms
An official at the country's finance ministry says the Asean Economic Community will provide substantial opportunities.
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- March 11 2016
Singapore urges life insurers to improve services
The Monetary Authority of Singapore wants to see service standards that meet consumer expectations.
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- March 11 2016
Thailand considers making crop insurance mandatory
The government wants to protect the country's farmers from the impact of natural disasters.
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- March 10 2016
CNA Hardy sets up underwriting division on Lloyd’s China
The company will be focusing on property treaty, construction, marine, casualty and on developing new lines of business.
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- March 10 2016
Japanese life firms binge on foreign securities
The long-term foreign securities purchased by life insurers were their biggest monthly purchase since April 2008.
