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- July 1 2015
US regulators okay Fosun’s US$433m insurance acquisition
Chinese conglomerate receives approval from regulators in Michigan and Washington.
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- June 29 2015
Japan raises quake insurance premiums
Commencing Jan 2017, premiums to be raised by an average of 19%.
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- June 26 2015
China trims insurance rates and establishes investment fund
Reduction in certain insurance rates will save Rmb27bn (US$4.43bn) for employers.
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- June 25 2015
Fubon Financial acquires Hyundai Life Insurance stake for US$199m
Taiwanese financial services firm to acquire stake via its insurance unit, Fubon Life Insurance.
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- June 25 2015
China’s largest P&C insurer gets Moody’s upgrade
IFSR of PICC P&C upgraded to Aa3 from A1, with stable outlook.
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- June 24 2015
Swiss Re becomes first Swiss firm to obtain China’s RQFII licence
RQFII programme allows the reinsurer to gain access to the Chinese financial market.
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- June 23 2015
Fosun to buy Israeli insurer Phoenix for US$471m
Phoenix Holdings owner, still has the option to cancel the deal if not closed after five months.
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- June 22 2015
Changes sought for Japan Post Insurance Co, ahead of planned IPO
Lawmakers looking to raise the maximum amount of insurance coverage at JPI.
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- June 19 2015
Taiwanese insurers hold US$288bn overseas assets
US denominated bonds form the majority of the overseas holdings.
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- June 18 2015
China’s business vehicle insurance programme to go nationwide by 2016
The programme seeks to encourage safe driving in the country.
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- June 18 2015
Japan Post Insurance Co to list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange
Final IPO date and expected price to be announced by the Government.
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- June 17 2015
South Korea offers MERS insurance for visitors
Free coverage aimed at relieving concerns over the MERS outbreak in Korea.
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- June 17 2015
Hong Kong official calls for establishment of insurance authority
Statutory licensing regime for insurance salesmen also called for.
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- June 16 2015
China Pacific Insurance to invest US$5.2bn in China Railway
Investment allows Chinese Insurer to broaden its investment channels of insurance capital.
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- June 15 2015
Taiwan’s Nan Shan Life to acquire AIG unit for US$158m
Nan Shan Life to buy the personal and SME insurance businesses from AIG's unit in Taiwan.
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- June 15 2015
Insurance payout for Yangtze accident to hit US$14.8m
Payout involves 340 contracts underwritten for parties involved with the incident.
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- June 12 2015
Japan’s Tokio Marine to acquire HCC Insurance for US$7.5bn
Overseas acquisition set to be biggest ever entered into by a Japanese nonlife insurance firm.
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- June 12 2015
China Life Insurance launches first overseas unit in Singapore
Singapore to offer a wide range of products, including health insurance and investment options.
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- June 12 2015
Anbang Insurance’s US$1bn acquisition of Tong Yang Life approved
Approval issued despite concerns over reciprocity.
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- June 10 2015
Samsung partners Ping An for digital health platform in China
Partnership expected to fast-track the adoption of remote health monitoring systems in China.
