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- January 25 2016
Fidelidade wins permit to invest in Chinese stocks
Portugal's largest insurance company authorised to invest in Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges.
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- January 22 2016
China’s life market forecast to become world’s third biggest
McKinsey predicts double-digit growth during the next five years as it shifts focus to pursue value-creation.
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- January 22 2016
S&P assigns A+ rating to Metlife Hong Kong
Standard & Poor's has assigned an "A+" rating with stable outlook to MetLife Hong Kong,
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- January 21 2016
Anbang seeks more investment opportunities in NY
After paying nearly US$2bn for the Waldorf Astoria hotel, the group says it has plans for more investments.
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- January 21 2016
Larger Chinese life firms set for robust growth in 2016
Strong increase in sales forces and more competitive yields has set the scene for expansion.
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- January 21 2016
Japan Post Insurance seeks reinsurance licence
The move is reportedly part of an effort to diversify earnings and enhance convenience for customers.
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- January 18 2016
Smaller life firms in China worst-hit by stock sell-off
Small and medium-sized life insurers tend to have the most aggressive risk appetites, says Fitch.
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- January 18 2016
Asia premium growth to outperform world average in 2016
Premium growth will increase despite tougher regulations and a slowing economy, says Swiss Re.
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- January 18 2016
China United Insurance US$1bn Hong Kong IPO rumoured
The state-backed insurer is reportedly planning to raise about US$1bn in the second quarter.
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- January 15 2016
Taiwan Life forecasts 6% premium rise under CTBC
The Taiwanese insurer said its total assets would swell to NT$1.6 trillion after the union with CTBC Financial.
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- January 15 2016
AIA Korea names new CEO
The appointment of Cha Tae-jin comes just five months after he joined AIA as vice-president of sales.
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- January 15 2016
Nippon Life eyes asset management firms abroad
Japanese insurer seeking opportunities abroad to reduce reliance on domestic government bonds.
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- January 14 2016
Ironshore joins Lloyd’s China platform in Shanghai
Subsidiary Pembroke Managing Agency will initially focus on agriculture, marine and healthcare sectors.
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- January 14 2016
China to merge medical insurance programmes
The move is aimed at making medical insurance accessible for urban and rural residents alike.
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- January 14 2016
Dah Sing Financial exploring options for life unit
The group has notified the Hong Kong exchange that it is currently exploring options for its life business.
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- January 13 2016
Fubon Life pays US$267m for stake in China United
The acquisition will give the Taiwanese insurer an opportunity to expand its footprint in China.
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- January 11 2016
Marine reinsurance prices fall even after Tianjin blasts
The blasts at China's Tianjin port has had little or no impact on marine reinsurance prices.
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- January 11 2016
Lombard to offer insurance-based wealth solutions
The Philadelphia-based insurer will launch its brokerage business in Hong Kong and Singapore.
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- January 8 2016
Insurers urged to set up fund management firms in Beijing
The new Beijing insurance industrial park is developing into a showcase for the insurance industry.
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- January 8 2016
Sumitomo Life approved for US$3.8bn Symmetry deal
Approval issued after regulator says deal is not hazardous or prejudicial to the insurance-buying public.
