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- June 11
Japan helps Myanmar to develop insurance sector
The country's insurance sector is expected to get a major boost from Japanese know-how in crafting rules and products.
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- May 21
Myanmar eyes insurance sector liberalisation
An investment official has hinted that it is likely to further open the industry to foreign investment.
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- March 19
Japan to help develop Myanmar’s insurance sector
Prime minister Shinzo Abe made the commitment during the Myanmar-Japan Joint Economic Conference.
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- February 20
Myanmar opens doors to three foreign insurers
Local players are strongly opposed to liberalisation but the government is driving reform nevertheless.
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- October 3 2017
Myanmar to grant licences to foreign insurers
The announcement comes after the nation embarked on decentralisation efforts for its insurance market.
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- August 3 2017
AmCham Myanmar seeks continued insurance reforms
The American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar has urged regulators to allow market access to foreign insurers.
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- April 7 2017
Dai-ichi Life seeks higher market share in South-East Asia
The Japanese insurer has been aggressively pursuing business opportunities in the region.
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- March 29 2017
Myanmar opens special economic zone to global insurers
All foreign insurers with local representative offices will be eligible to apply for a licence in the SEZ.
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- March 10 2017
Asia’s last insurance frontier
Foreign insurers have been waiting for the opportunity to do business in Myanmar since 2015.
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- October 21 2016
Myanmar and India sign insurance cooperation
The MoU was signed in the presence of Narendra Modi and Aung San Suu Kyi.
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- September 29 2016
Foreign insurers to be allowed in Myanmar in 2017
The government has said that it wants to fast-track liberalisation within the insurance sector.
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- March 15 2016
Myanmar poised to grant licences to European firms
Euro insurers will be allowed into a special economic zone after operating in Myanmar for at least three years.
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- January 12 2016
IKBZ plans Myanmar’s first online insurance platform
The company aims to launch its online platform this month to list its 11 different insurance policies.
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- January 7 2016
Sompo beats rivals to enter Myanmar’s auto market
The Japanese insurer will write vehicle insurance in the Thaliwa special economic zone in south-east Yangon.
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- December 29 2015
Japan supports Myanmar in developing market
Up to US$40 billion of potential growth seen as Japanese firms assist with training programmes and expertise.
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- November 11 2015
Sompo Japan looks offshore for higher yields
Japan's second-largest property insurer is planning to increase its holdings of foreign bonds.
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- November 4 2015
Marsh opens representative office in Myanmar
The insurer is keen on helping develop and grow local talent in its new Yangon outpost.
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- October 13 2015
Japanese insurers to offer liability cover in Myanmar
Three insurers have won licences to offer insurance products in Thilawa Special Economic Zone
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- September 16 2015
JLT establishes presence in Myanmar
A growing list of international insurers are establishing offices as the country opens up.
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- July 24 2015
Myanmar halts licences for foreign insurers
No reason disclosed for suspension of licences to operate in Myanmar's special economic zones (SEZ).
