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- March 1 2016
Philippines urged to expand crop insurance
An NGO has made the call as presidential candidates are touring the country campaigning for the May 2016 election.
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- March 1 2016
Thailand exempts insurers from foreign business licence
The government is making it easier for foreign financial firms to operate in the country, says Baker & McKenzie.
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- February 29 2016
Aviva hires regional chief risk officer from HSBC
Charles Hung will oversee risk management and compliance across Aviva’s business in Asia, based in Hong Kong.
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- February 29 2016
Chinese firms raise allocations to alternative assets
CIRC releases statistics that shows mainland insurers significantly raising their exposures in 2015.
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- February 29 2016
Philippine premiums forecast to hit US$5.9bn this year
The Philippine Insurance Commission says further expansion expected in both the life and non-life sectors.
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- February 26 2016
Chinese bidders queue up for Allianz Korean life business
Fosun and Anbang are reportedly showing interest in the asset, which is said to be worth US$500 million.
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- February 26 2016
China’s reinsurance market to hit US$198bn by 2020
The market is expected to grow at a yearly rate of 40% from 2014 to 2018, according to a report by Zion Research.
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- February 26 2016
Chinese developer eyes HK’s Dah Sing Life Assurance
Country Garden has joined China Life and other bidders for Dah Sing Financial's insurance arm.
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- February 26 2016
AIA reports 22% full-year profit decline
Asia's third-largest insurer cited weaker regional currencies and stock market gyrations for the profit decline.
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- February 25 2016
Zurich denies rumours of Singapore, HK sale
The Swiss insurer is not considering the sale of its businesses in the two cities, contrary to market rumours.
