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- December 1 2016
Reinsurers still optimistic in challenging market
Despite the ongoing softening global reinsurance market cycle, some industry leaders remain upbeat.
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- November 30 2016
Japan's employment insurance premiums to hit record low
The government is bent on cutting premiums to spur personal consumption and corporate spending.
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- November 30 2016
Japan’s quake cover remains low
Penetration rates remain surprisingly low despite being one of the most seismically active countries in the world.
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- November 30 2016
Willis Re names James Kent as global deputy CEO
He had previously served as co-president of Willis Re and president of the North American business.
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- November 30 2016
Indian premiums to hit US$378bn by 2020
The projected growth will come on the back of an equally significant rise in the number of intermediaries.
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- November 29 2016
Etiqa to acquire majority stake in Indonesian insurer
The deal with general insurer Asuransi Asoka Mas will provide Etiqa with access to Indonesia's untapped market.
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- November 29 2016
ANZIIF and Parima sign partnership deal
The partnership will usher in the introduction of a new designation for risk professionals in the region.
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- November 29 2016
Taiwan life firms post decline in earnings
Aggregate earnings dropped by NT$46.2b (US$1.45b) to NT$95.9b during the first 10 months of the year.
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- November 28 2016
Korea to enforce stricter monitoring on insurers
Unfair and irregular sales activities will be targeted, with plans to impose sanctions against violating insurers.
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- November 28 2016
Global usage-based insurance market growing rapidly
The market is expected to reach US$123 billion, growing at a rate of 36.4%, during the next six years.
