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- May 31 2016
Comparison site GoBear expands in Malaysia
The Singapore-headquartered company has appointed Amelia Lim as its first head of marketing in the country.
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- May 31 2016
China Life’s Q1 net income drops 18%
The Chinese insurer's weak performance has prompted analysts to trim their forecasts for this year.
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- May 30 2016
Ergo acquires stake in Thailand’s Thaisri
The group has acquired a 40.26% minority stake in Thaisri Insurance from Pailuck Company Bangkok.
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- May 30 2016
Underwriting earnings key for Japan’s life insurers, says Fitch
Life companies are maintaining strong profitability despite declining bond yields in local fixed-income markets.
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- May 30 2016
Korea orders insurers to apply stricter lending rules
The move is part of the government's efforts to keep the country's household debt in check.
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- May 30 2016
Sompo Japan to launch volcano insurance in June
Companies suffering losses due to volcanic activity in Japan will soon have access to insurance protection.
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- May 27 2016
Japan’s regulator holds off enforcement of commissions disclosure
Opposition from regional banks prompts FSA to set aside plan to require banks to disclose commission details.
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- May 27 2016
Korean insurers post 6.3% profit gains in Q1
However, the companies suffered declines in profitability due to the unfavourable business environment.
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- May 26 2016
Ping An joins blockchain consortium
The Chinese insurer has joined a global consortium working on ways that blockchain technology can be used in financial markets.
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- May 26 2016
Asean plans insurance sector integration
A working committee will look measures to develop the sector, including encouraging greater participation of foreign partners.
