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- June 2 2015
Australia’s April and May storm claims hit US$1.55bn
Over US$3.45bn worth of claims related to catastrophes handled since November 2014.
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- June 1 2015
China’s corporate insolvency forecast to rise this year
Atradius, Euler Hermes and Coface all issue reports predicting an increase for mainland China insolvency.
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- June 1 2015
Global insurance fraud further aggravated by technology
Insurers and takaful operators posted an estimated loss of MYR760m (US$207m) in 2013.
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- June 1 2015
Japan’s nonlife insurers plan hike in auto insurance premiums
Growing number of accidents in Okinawa and the rise in vehicle damage caused by typhoons among the factors.
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- June 1 2015
Insurance penetration in the Philippines at 1.2%
Findings taken from a survey commissioned by Sun Life of Canada (Philippines).
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- May 30 2015
M&As in global insurance sector start to recover, Swiss Re
Emerging markets, particularly Asia Pacific and Latin America, sees a pick-up in activity.
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- May 30 2015
EastWest Bank and Ageas form Philippines joint venture
EastWest Ageas Life, a US$65m life insurance firm set to build bancassurance business in the Philippines.
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- May 30 2015
China Life Insurance elects new chairman of the board
Yang Mingsheng election comes a week after he was also elected as an executive director of the company.
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- May 30 2015
Fosun shifts focus to insurance
Conglomerate expected to sell more of its own equity as it focuses on developing its insurance business.
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- May 28 2015
Japan passes healthcare insurance reforms
Contribution percentages for patients aged 75 and over will be increased.
