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- August 19 2016
Growth in Hong Kong life sector slowing
Weak domestic demand and new regulations in China are beginning to curb expansion.
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- August 19 2016
Japanese life firms want independent oversight
Key players in the industry are urging corporate Japan to strengthen oversight by outside investors.
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- August 18 2016
Philippines to develop new mortality table
The regulator will develop an updated table consistent with current underwriting and marketing practice.
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- August 18 2016
Vietnam sets social and health insurance targets
The country is aiming for at least 50% of the population to have social insurance coverage by 2020.
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- August 18 2016
Chinese insurers urged to list on OTC stock market
CIRC is promoting a new national over-the-counter market to exchange equity shares in non-public firms.
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- August 18 2016
Chubb appoints new P&C head for Asia Pacific
Jason Keen will have responsibility for the property and casualty business across the region.
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- August 17 2016
Manulife-Sinochem banks on digitalisation
The company's new strategy is no longer just about numbers, but personal engagement with customers.
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- August 17 2016
China Life to issue second hybrid security
The mainland life insurer's second US dollar subordinated bond could come as early as next month.
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- August 17 2016
Sun Life targeting more Asian acquisitions
Poor opportunities in its domestic market are leading the Canada-based insurer overseas.
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- August 17 2016
Price war looms after Malaysian tariff liberalisation
Increased competition means only well-capitalised companies are expected to withstand the heat.
