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- November 30 2017
China regulator orders three insurers to fix problems
CIRC has given the companies until December 30 to report on their progress in correcting a range of problems.
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- November 29 2017
Hong Kong insurers attract buyers seeking M&A-driven growth
US and European insurers look to Asia amid low growth and even lower interest rates, according to new research.
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- November 29 2017
China insurers report 19% leap in premium income
Premiums rose to Rmb3.24 trillion (US$491.06 billion) from January to October this year, according to CIRC.
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- November 28 2017
Wesurance to roll out HK’s first AI-powered insurance app
The local insurtech startup says its app and virtual assistant Amy are set for launch next month.
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- November 27 2017
Chinese insurers embrace AI
Companies in the healthcare sector are hoping that self-learning computer programs can expand their customer bases.
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- November 24 2017
China’s innovation problem
While there are clearly some novel ideas with regards to online shopping, can China truly innovate?
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- November 24 2017
Anbang ordered to cut shareholdings in another two banks
Stakes in China Minsheng Banking and China Merchants Bank must be cut to no more than 5%, say regulators.
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- November 23 2017
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty expands in China, Indonesia
The business has started operations in Beijing and Jakarta to meet growing demand in the corporate insurance segment.
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- November 22 2017
Three Chinese insurers punished over “problematic” policies
The three companies have been banned from applying for permission to sell new products for six months.
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- November 22 2017
US$2.2tr of China’s insurance funds utilised in Q1-Q3
The amount is 9.38% higher than the total insurance funds used as of the end of last year.
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- November 22 2017
Zhongtian Financial to pay US$4.7bn for stake in Huaxia Life
It will buy the stakes from Beijing Qianxi Shihao Electron Technology and Beijing Zhongsheng Century Technology.
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- November 21 2017
New shipowners’ insurance launched in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong China War Risk Syndicate covers marine hulls for acts of war, piracy and other potential dangers.
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- November 21 2017
Life insurers to benefit from China’s eased restrictions
The decision to ease restrictions on foreign ownership of financial firms is expected to attract more investment.
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- November 20 2017
Korean insurers ask for government help on earthquake risk
Insurers say earthquake policies will not be profitable unless the government shares a bigger financial burden.
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- November 17 2017
AIA launches HK’s first blockchain-enabled bancassurance
The technology will cut the time it takes to process insurance applications while improving transparency.
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- November 17 2017
Asia drives Prudential’s new-business profit
Higher sales volumes and a boost from higher interest rates have driven results so far this year.
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- November 16 2017
Moody’s welcomes China’s removal of foreign ownership cap
The new regime is credit positive for both foreign and domestic life insurers, says the rating agency.
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- November 15 2017
HK to collect levy from insurance policyholders
The Insurance Authority will start at 0.04% during the first phase and will gradually increase.
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- November 14 2017
Huaxia Life raises stake in China Minsheng Bank
Although its owner is believed to be detained by mainland authorities, the insurer continues to make investments.
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- November 13 2017
Peak Re wins MAS authorisation
The company has been authorised as a life and general reinsurer by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
