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- September 22 2015
Hong Kong to launch Insurance Authority by year-end
The proposed Insurance Authority will replace the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.
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- September 22 2015
Zurich abandons US$8.7bn RSA bid
It is puling out of a bid to acquire the British insurer due to a US$200m loss in Q3.
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- September 21 2015
Vietnam’s PM wants 85% health coverage by 2020
Nguyen Tan Dung says he wants those living in poverty to fully benefit from health insurance.
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- September 21 2015
Insurance industry fails to innovate, says KPMG
Executives recognise the risk of falling behind but struggle to kindle an innovative spark.
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- September 21 2015
China Re wins approval for US$2bn Hong Kong IPO
The company is offering up to 15% and expects to pitch the deal to investors in early October.
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- September 21 2015
Thailand launches SME loan insurance scheme
SMEs with outstanding debt payments will be able to insure loans for as much as US$2.8bn.
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- September 18 2015
Asia-Pacific outsourced insurance assets likely to surge
Growth is driven by regulatory clarity and innovations in accounting and risk controls.
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- September 18 2015
SE Asian risk managers urged to exploit low rates
Lloyd's chief says falling insurance premiums represent opportunity to boost coverage.
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- September 18 2015
Taiwanese insurers ready for US Fed rate hike
Insurers have been making adjustments to fully prepare for the possible effects of the hike.
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- September 18 2015
Manulife to expand Philippines branch presence
The insurer will increase the number of branches to a total of 50, up from the current 37.
