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- April 15 2016
China’s Sunshine Life launches US$1.5bn bond offer
The sale ends the recent drought among Chinese companies tapping the offshore bond market.
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- April 15 2016
Future Land bids US$1bn for Dah Sing Life
The bid is part of a plan to sell Hong Kong insurance products to homebuyers in China.
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- April 11 2016
One Belt One Road spurs marine insurance demand
Zurich has predicted a rise in demand after the initiative raises the number of overseas projects.
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- April 11 2016
China mulls national network for health settlement
The reform will allow Chinese citizens to reimburse their medical expenses around the country, according to a report.
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- April 11 2016
China imposes 6% VAT on insurance services
Sales tax will apply from May 1 this year, according to a circular jointly issued by the finance ministry and tax office.
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- April 8 2016
China’s first insurance exchange to launch in June
The exchange is part of Shanghai's goal of becoming an international insurance centre by 2020.
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- April 7 2016
Zhong An posts US$30m net profit in 2015
China's first and only internet insurance licence holder saw premiums grow 200% to US$339m last year.
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- April 6 2016
Anbang raises shareholdings in Chinese banks
It is now a top-10 shareholder in ICBC, Bank of China, AgBank and CCB after buying stakes at the end of last year.
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- April 5 2016
Chinese investors’ interest in Australian insurers grows
M&A activity involving Chinese firms and Australian insurers is expected to rise this year, according to global law firm Clyde & Co.
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- April 1 2016
Chinese insurers to reduce exposure to equities
Fragile markets have prompted Chinese insurers to express caution in capital market investments this year.
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- March 31 2016
China Pacific eyes controlling stake in Anxin Agricultural
CIRC approves 51% stake in the Shanghai-based provider of traditional agricultural and cultivation products.
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- March 31 2016
China considers mandatory liability cover for public hospitals
All hospitals will be required to secure cover for their doctors by 2020 to ensure funds are available to settle patient disputes.
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- March 30 2016
Anbang sweetens Starwood bid to US$15bn
Anbang has raised its offer in its latest challenge to Marriott International's bid to acquire the US hotel operator.
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- March 30 2016
China to beef up Inner Mongolia’s insurance industry
CIRC has sealed a memorandum of cooperation to help the region improve its insurance industry.
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- March 30 2016
Three China insurers post double-digit growth in 2015
Net profits at China Pacific, PICC and PICC P&C soared in part due to a surge in demand for asset management products.
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- March 29 2016
China Life misses 2015 profit forecast
The business took a hit in the final three months of 2015 as profit slumped 81.5% in the period from a year earlier.
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- March 24 2016
Fosun said to plan IPO for Ironshore
Fosun is reportedly planning a share offering for Bermuda-based Ironshore, which it bought in November 2015.
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- March 23 2016
Anbang loses Starwood bid to Marriott
The Chinese insurer misses out after US rival increases its offer for the hotel chain to US$13.2 billion.
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- March 22 2016
China suspends short-term insurance products
CIRC says insurance companies should not sell quasi-wealth management products purely for investment purposes.
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- March 22 2016
China’s Huize Insurance completes US$31m series B fund
One of the top online insurance agency platforms in China has received financing from unidentified Chinese investors.
