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- July 2 2018
Non-life market in Korea grows 1.1%
The modest growth was fuelled by an increase in the sales of savings and pension insurance products.
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- June 29 2018
Hong Kong seeks ‘Insurance Connect’ with China
Hong Kong insurance regulators said this week that they are working on the plan with their mainland counterparts.
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- June 28 2018
FWD eyes IPO in Hong Kong
Board chairman Richard Li is said to be laying the groundwork for a potential listing after five years of growth.
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- June 28 2018
Hong Kong, China consider insurance link
A special channel for the marketing, sale and processing of insurance products is being considered.
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- June 28 2018
Axa considers more fintech investments in HK
The French group intends to invest US$25.5m in the city this year as it steps up efforts to promote digitisation.
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- June 28 2018
Sun Life seeks to increase stake in Chinese JV
The move to establish a majority position is part of an effort to double profits in Asia during the next five years.
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- June 26 2018
Korean insurers record declining capital adequacy ratios
Industry officials have attributed the drop to a fall in the value of companies' assets.
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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.
