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- April 3 2015
Pakistan raises minimum capital requirements
According to the SECP, raising the minimum paid-up capital requirements for insurers is an attempt to strengthen the country's insurance sector.
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- April 3 2015
Generali names Jack Howell as Asia head
Howell will be responsible for Generali's activities in 10 Asian markets, succeeding Sergio Di Caro, who was been appointed head of Generali Employee Benefits.
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- April 3 2015
Japan starts cover for tankers carrying Iranian oil
The threat of continued sanctions has prompted the Japanese government to provide insurance cover for local shipping companies bringing oil from Iran.
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- April 3 2015
Bangladesh allocates $200m to reform insurance sector
The country's insurance regulator is being tasked with modernising and professionalising the industry.
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- April 2 2015
AIG unloads $500m stake in China’s PICC
America's biggest commercial insurer cuts its stake in PICC Property & Casualty to 8.2% as it seeks to raise funds.
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- April 2 2015
Singapore launches insurance comparison site
A new web portal lets consumers compare premiums and features being offered by insurers in the Lion City.
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- March 26 2015
Great American to open in Singapore
The Ohio-based insurer will open an office this summer after winning initial approval from Singapore's regulator.
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- March 26 2015
HDI-Gerling names marine underwriting head
The German insurer appoints Kai Brueggemann as head of its regional marine underwriting business.
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- March 26 2015
China’s insurance industry solvency remains stable
China's insurance regulator says industry solvency is stable despite the impact of the second-generation solvency regime.
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- March 25 2015
Chinese insurers trial heavy equipment insurance
Seven Chinese insurers have joined a pilot scheme to co-insure heavy equipment or high-technology.
