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- September 4 2015
Tencent to set up China’s first Internet-based life insurer
The Chinese internet giant is partnering with state-owned firm Citic Guoan on a new internet venture.
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- September 3 2015
China to include treatment, diagnosis of birth defects
The National Health and Family Planning Commission is expanding coverage in its programmes.
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- September 3 2015
Vietnam’s insurance market up 23% in five months
Insurance firms in Vietnam enjoyed a robust first five months of the year in total premium revenue.
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- September 3 2015
Asia now accounts for 28% of global insurance market
Asia now ranks third in terms of global market share, behind Europe with 35% and N America with 29%.
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- September 3 2015
Anbang fails in bid to buy Portugal’s Novo Banco
The US$4.5bn bid has fallen through after month-long exclusive talks with Portugal's central bank.
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- September 2 2015
Tianjin blasts will not affect profit, say Chinese insurers
PICC and CPIC say the effect of the accident will be minimal due to reinsurance.
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- September 2 2015
MetLife appoints Bharat Kannan to lead distribution
He will lead agency, bancassurance, employee benefits and global relationship management channels.
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- September 2 2015
Khor Hock Seng to step down as CEO of Aviva Asia
Chris Wei will continue to oversee the region and lead Aviva’s Asia growth strategy.
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- September 2 2015
Japan’s life insurers using shareholder power
More frequent opposition at shareholder meetings is aimed at improving corporate profits.
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- September 1 2015
QBE hires Mark Lingafelter to grow Asia-Pacific business
The former CEO of Chubb in Australia joins as managing director for the region.
