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- March 2 2016
China to announce plan for financial super-regulator
The proposal would see the country's banking, securities, and insurance regulators merged into one entity.
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- March 2 2016
Zurich appoints Asia underwriting head for general insurance
Zurich has appointed Herve Marguin as chief underwriting officer for general insurance, Asia Pacific.
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- March 1 2016
Unit-linked business forecast to still grow in Indonesia
The Indonesian Life Insurance Association forecasts growth of 10% to 15% this year to more than US$6bn.
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- March 1 2016
Taiwan legislators consider revision of insurance law
The existing law prevents insurance carriers from paying out compensation to beneficiaries under 15.
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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.
