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- September 2 2021
South Korea’s P&C profits under pressure as social distancing eases
Non-life income has increased by 47.5% in H1 2021 but higher loss ratios are forecast.
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- September 1 2021
Taishan P&C investments help neutralise underwriting losses
The insurer's non-motor book, excluding agriculture, posted a combined ratio of 114% last year.
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- September 1 2021
HKIA signs fintech MoUs with China and Macau
The agreement is part of a wider integration push across the Greater Bay Area promoting financial connectivity.
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- September 1 2021
Fubon P&C sees over 30% decline in premiums in H1 2021
Plans to grow the firm's non-motor reinsurance business in China faces intense competition, AM Best says.
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- August 31 2021
Hong Kong’s H1 GWP falls 2.2% to US$39.5bn
HKIA says general insurance underwriting profits improved from US$80m to US$102m in the first half of the year.
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- August 31 2021
China’s insurers struggle for growth amid Covid, new regulations
Renewals to take on added importance as new business faces challenging environment.
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- August 30 2021
Macau Insurance sees ‘positive’ 2020 results: AM Best
The non-life player's performance was driven by a better net loss ratio in its medical and motor business lines.
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- August 30 2021
Insurtech OneDegree raises US$28m and targets China, Singapore
The virtual insurer plans to move into human health and digital asset insurance and has global ambitions.
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- August 30 2021
Swiss Re CorSo’s former North Asia property head resigns
IAN understands that Vivian Zee is leaving next month while Gracie Qin is relocating to Hong Kong.
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- August 27 2021
Ping An’s net profit down 15.5% after China Fortune hit
The Chinese insurance giant promises to strengthen risk management after developer default impacts results.
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- August 27 2021
Toa Re overseas arms improve top-line but impact profitability
The Japanese reinsurer's overseas subsidiaries accounted for more than 25% of the firm's total premiums.
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- August 26 2021
China Life’s H1 profits jump 34.2%
GWP growth at the life giant has been sluggish as the economy continues to recover from Covid-19.
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- August 25 2021
HKIA report identifies US$880bn mortality protection gap
The findings translate to HK$1.9m per working adult -- around 5.7 times the average annual income.
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- August 25 2021
Peak Re sees H1 2021 GWP dip as profits rise
The Hong Kong-based reinsurer’s underwriting improved due to “portfolio adjustments” and “continued rate hardening in major markets”.
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- August 24 2021
Korea P&I Club’s balance sheet improves but risks remain
Rating agency report says the association bounced back to profitability in 2020 after some "unprecedented" claims in 2019.
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- August 23 2021
China’s Ping An Health to see ‘robust’ growth: AM Best
The insurer's net profit increased by 47% to US$92m in 2020.
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- August 23 2021
Generali’s Wong to join Falcon in Hong Kong – sources
Senior casualty manager Pinky Wong is set to replace Gavin Mark at the Hong Kong insurer, the sources said.
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- August 23 2021
Japan’s P&C market to hit US$133bn by 2025: GlobalData
Motor insurance is forecast to grow by 1.4% in 2021 against a decline of 3.6% in 2020.
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- August 23 2021
South Korea’s P&C insurers increase profits 88%
But established firms face competition from tech-savvy startups as new regulations ease barriers to entry.
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- August 18 2021
Manulife Hong Kong and Macau H1 profits jump 16%
The life insurer's earnings hit US$420m for the first six months of the year on the back of strong results in its pension business.
