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- June 25 2018
MBK puts ING Life Korea stake on sale again
After several failed attempts, the Korean private equity fund continue to look for a buyer for its 59.15% stake.
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- June 22 2018
Korean insurers most highly exposed to rate hikes
The central bank has warned of a corresponding drop in the solvency ratio of many insurers.
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- June 20 2018
Taiwan to raise overseas investment quota
The country's financial regulator may increase the quota for local insurers that invest in innovative domestic industries.
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- June 20 2018
British insurers target Belt-and-Road role
London has historically embraced insuring new risks and sees the Chinese infrastructure plan as a golden opportunity.
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- June 18 2018
Japanese life insurers post best profits in decades
Despite facing low interest rates for more than 20 years, the major insurers remain profitable.
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- June 18 2018
Ex-CIRC head Xiang Junbo pleads guilty to bribery
The former chairman of China’s insurance regulatory body expressed remorse in his closing statement.
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- June 15 2018
Korea targets reinsurance liberalisation
The move is part of an effort to promote price competition in the non-life sector by the financial regulator.
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- June 14 2018
China orders life insurers to tighten reporting standards
New regulatory rules require better asset-liability management and reporting of cash flows.
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- June 13 2018
China says insurance sector’s risks generally controllable
The CBIRC says risks facing the insurance sector are complicated but solvency ratios remain stable.
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- June 7 2018
MBK Partners stalls proposed sale of ING Life stake
KB Financial Group has pulled out of talks for an acquisition that could have cost as much as US$2.3bn.
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- June 6 2018
Japanese life firms rush to Australia for growth opportunities
Strong prospects Down Under are being driven by a growing population and a mature economy.
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- June 6 2018
Moody’s upgrades outlook for China’s life insurance industry
The agency highlights a shift to a more sustainable product mix and a slowdown in investments in risky assets.
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- June 5 2018
Axa, Zikto to develop blockchain-based insurance products
The agreement will integrate the Insureum Protocol across the entire spectrum of insurance processes.
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- June 5 2018
Korea to welcome more reinsurers
The financial regulator has announced landmark plans to ease entry barriers and compete with Korea Re.
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- June 4 2018
Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority closes in on new CEO
Clement Cheung, a former Commissioner of Insurance in the city, is expected to be named to the post.
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- June 4 2018
China’s premium income drops almost 8%
From January to April, the country's insurance firms posted total premium income of Rmb1.67tn (US$258.64bn).
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- June 1 2018
Majority foreign ownership in Chinese insurance ventures likely
The change for life insurance JVs is proposed in the latest draft regulatory amendments under consideration.
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- May 31 2018
AIA hires chief digital officer
Daisuke Iwase joins from Lifenet Insurance, a listed direct life insurance firm in Japan, where he was president.
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- May 31 2018
Ex-Anbang Insurance chairman appeals conviction
Wu Xiaohui has reportedly appealed his conviction of embezzling about US$12 billion in funds.
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- May 30 2018
China imposes US$9.8m fines on insurers
Violations that incurred penalties included irregularities such as misleading sales pitches and fake materials.
