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- January 18 2016
EastWest Ageas Life wins Philippines licence
Joint venture between EastWest Bank and Ageas has been approved by the Insurance Commission.
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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
Natural disasters caused US$35bn insured loss in 2015
A total of 300 separate global natural disasters took place last year, according to Aon Benfield.
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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.
