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- January 6 2016
Claims from natural disasters drop in 2015
Insured losses fell to US$27bn, well below the 10-year average of US$180bn, according to Munich Re.
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- January 6 2016
China Life among top 10 global insurers by net premiums
The Chinese insurer is the only Asian firm to make the list, which is dominated by US and European names.
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- January 6 2016
Philippine central bank likely to raise insurance budget
The BSP is reportedly reviewing its insurance funds and could up its allocation from the current P3.65bn.
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- January 5 2016
IAG secures US$7bn reinsurance cover for 2016
The new programme provides protection for most parts of Asia, as well as Australia and New Zealand.
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- January 5 2016
Unclaimed insurance payouts in Singapore top 8,000
A total of 8,185 insurance payouts have not been claimed by policyholders as of September 2015.
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- January 5 2016
Generali appoints head of broker relationships in Asia
Giovanni di Meo is being transferred from Milan to strengthen Generali’s position in the region.
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- January 5 2016
Japanese firms to continue M&A hunt in 2016
The US market will continue to be the focus of acquisitions due to its ability to absorb large sums of cash.
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- December 31 2015
Korean life firms acquire solar power project in Japan for US$172m
Kyobo Life, Heungkuk Life and Hanwha Life, acquire 41.3MW solar project in Kagoshima
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- December 31 2015
China warns insurers on risks of stock investments
Insurance firms asset-liability management face increased risks with the rise of capital market volatility.
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- December 31 2015
Malaysia market forecast to grow up to 5% in 2016
Figure in line with Government's 4-5% economic growth forecast for next year
