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- March 16 2016
Cathay Life to raise overseas investments this year
Amid a persistent low-yield environment, the Taiwanese insurer continues to search for higher returns abroad.
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- March 15 2016
China majors allocate US$240bn for overseas property deals
The increased allocation comes at a time when a growing number of insurers are expanding overseas.
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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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- March 15 2016
Prudential, AIA hit by China’s HK sales restriction
China's central bank has tightened restrictions on insurance purchases by mainlanders in Hong Kong.
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- March 15 2016
Taiwan to restrict health insurance for overseas citizens
A proposed amendment seeks to restrict access for Taiwanese who live abroad for more than six months.
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- March 14 2016
Generali to nominate Philippe Donnet as new CEO
Italy country manager Donnet is replacing Mario Greco, who quit to join rival Zurich in January.
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- March 14 2016
Zuellig eyes 49% stake in FPG Insurance Thailand
The company says Thailand offers huge potential because of its comparatively low insurance penetration.
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- March 14 2016
Hiscox selling DirectAsia business in HK
The specialty insurer will focus on its operations in Singapore and Thailand, where it sees greater growth opportunities.
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- March 14 2016
Gen Re exits Hong Kong, Melbourne
The Berkshire subsidiary is also shutting offices in Latvia and the US as part of a global reorganisation.
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- March 11 2016
Asean offers big potential for Vietnamese firms
An official at the country's finance ministry says the Asean Economic Community will provide substantial opportunities.
