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- October 24 2016
Mitsui Life looks to outsource bond investments
Low rates have caused the yield of domestic bonds to dive, forcing Japanese insurers to look offshore.
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- October 19 2016
China’s life insurers warned about low interest rates
Low rates are affecting the industry's pricing and business models, investment channels and risk management.
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- October 17 2016
Global catastrophe market to grow 5.49%
Climate change and natural and man-made disasters will be a key driver for the market's continued growth.
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- October 10 2016
New payback scheme for savings insurance in South Korea
New scheme begins with completion of insurance premium payment.
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- October 7 2016
Hunting for yield
The investment environment continues to worsen, with slow growth and geopolitical concerns pushing insurers to embrace riskier assets.
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- October 4 2016
Japan Post Insurance launches alternative investments division
The division will explore investment opportunities amid the country's persistent negative rate environment.
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- September 22 2016
India’s BSE to venture into insurance business
Bombay's stock exchange is set to float two insurance-related arms under its fully-owned subsidiary BSE Investments.
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- September 13 2016
Korean savings fund to invest US$40M in cat bonds
The Public Officials Benefit Association will choose at least two asset management firms to commit the funds.
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- September 12 2016
Mainland insurers can buy HK shares via Shanghai link
Shanghai stock connect and the soon-to-be introduced Shenzhen link are now open to insurers.
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- September 12 2016
Taiwan to protect insurers from callable bond risks
The regulator is aiming to provide protection as bond issuers exercise options to pay off debt early.
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- September 9 2016
XL Catlin boosts property capacity 25%
The increase is aimed at accommodating rising global property values and more complex risks.
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- September 9 2016
Negative prospects for global reinsurance
The outlook for global reinsurance remains gloomy, according to a new report from Moody’s Investors Service.
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- September 5 2016
China to allow insurers to invest in startups
The government will also provide tax cuts and improve platforms to enhance direct financing.
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- August 31 2016
China Life to increase outbound investment
After a 67% profit plunge in the first half of 2016, the Beijing-based insurer is shifting US$47b offshore.
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- August 30 2016
Indian life insurers keep up high growth rates
New premiums were buoyed by better distribution channels, low rates and better expectations from unit-linked products.
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- August 30 2016
China to limit insurers’ funding sources for M&A
The country’s insurance regulator is cracking down on aggressive acquisitions.
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- August 26 2016
Central bankers ponder global interest rates
Janet Yellen and other economic policymakers gathered in Jackson Hole for the Fed's annual economic policy conference.
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- August 22 2016
Samsung Life to buy bigger stake in Samsung Securities
The Korean insurer is set to buy the 8% stake from its affiliate, Samsung Fire & Marine, it said in a statement.
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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 15 2016
Japan’s life insurers see drop in income
A strong yen, gloomy stock market and negative interest rates are weighing on performance.
