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- January 20 2016
Global firms commit US$1bn to tech start-up investment
Ping An among insurers making digital investment in a bid to stay competitive and boost profitability.
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- January 19 2016
Malaysia market forecast to stay flat this year
Stagnant economic outlook for 2016 is expected to take a toll on the country's insurance industry.
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- January 19 2016
Zurich names general insurance CEO for Australia and NZ
Rajbir Nanra, who is currently interim CEO for the business, will take over the role full time.
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- January 19 2016
Philippine nonlife industry outperforms in 2015
From January to September 2015, net income in the nonlife insurance sector grew 122% to US$76m.
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- January 19 2016
Thailand to ease foreign investment rules
Foreign investors will no longer need approval to hold more than 50% in the country's local insurers.
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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.