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- October 3 2018
Shin Kong acquires MasterLink Securities
The Taiwanese company has said that it will centre its efforts on the insurance, banking and securities businesses.
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- October 3 2018
Hong Kong launches consultation on intermediaries
The Insurance Authority is finalising its requirements for intermediaries in preparation for a new regulatory regime.
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- October 2 2018
PICC gets approval for Shanghai IPO
The company and its underwriters are set to confirm the schedule for listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
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- October 2 2018
OCBC abandons plan to sell stake in Hong Kong Life
The sale to First Origin International has been terminated by the Singaporean bank.
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- October 1 2018
Taiwan life insurers cut forex losses
The weakening of the New Taiwan dollar in August has helped to reduce hedging costs.
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- September 28 2018
Typhoon Mangkhut losses could hit US$2bn
The strongest storm in the world this year could be one of the region’s most costly ever for insurers.
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- September 28 2018
Anbang to sell $200m worth of Japanese assets
The bidders include the previous owners, Blackstone, who sold the portfolio two years ago.
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- September 27 2018
Over $1bn insured losses from Mangkhut, says AIR
This year's most powerful storm caused major property damage and business interruption in China, Hong Kong and Macau.
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- September 26 2018
Japan flood claims hit US$1.5bn
The flooding in July was prompted by extreme levels of rainfall.
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- September 21 2018
China Re’s acquisition of Chaucer is credit positive
Moody's says the deal will complement its existing product offerings and increase its geographic diversification.
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- September 21 2018
Typhoon Mangkhut’s wake-up call
The damage caused in Hong Kong last weekend could cost the insurance industry more than US$1bn.
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- September 20 2018
Korean risk-based capital ratios rise
A modest leap in profits and investment income was among the reasons for the ratio’s improvement.
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- September 18 2018
Lei Yu appointed North Asia CEO for QBE
Lei Yu to move from US broking powerhouse to Australian insurance giant in Hong Kong.
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- September 18 2018
Hyundai Life changes name to Fubon Hyundai Life
The change comes after Taiwan’s Fubon Life Insurance increased its stake to 62.4%.
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- September 17 2018
Solid results for HK-listed Chinese life and P&C insurers
The good first half performance comes despite the fact that both sectors face various challenges.
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- September 14 2018
China Re buys Chaucer for US$950m
China's largest reinsurance group has bought one of the largest insurers at Lloyd's.
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- September 14 2018
China Re going global
The Chinese state-owned reinsurer is buying Lloyd's speciality insurer Chaucer from Hanover for US$950m.
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- September 14 2018
Digital Hong Kong
Two insurers, Blue and OneDegree, are vying to be known as the city’s first true digital players.
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- September 13 2018
China’s premium income falls by 2.4% in seven months
Insurers in the country continue to feel the effects of tighter regulations on the sector.
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- September 13 2018
Blue starts operations as digital life insurer in HK
The city's first purely digital life insurer will capitalise on its direct selling ability to offer lower rates.
