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- March 3 2016
Japan’s major life firms turn their backs on JGBs
Negative yields on some Japanese government bonds are forcing the country's life insurers to look at foreign bonds.
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- March 3 2016
Berkshire introduces asset management insurance in Asia
The product covers professional liability, D&O liability, employment practices liability and crime coverage.
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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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- 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 25 2016
Mitsui Sumitomo returns to cat bond market
The Japanese major is returning to the catastrophe bond market almost four years after its last transaction.
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- February 22 2016
Japan Post Insurance to raise investment in foreign debt
The plan is part of an effort to boost returns following the central bank's introduction of negative interest rates.
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- February 18 2016
Taiwanese majors suffer earnings plunge in January
Life firms reported a 40% decline in earnings after a brutal downturn on Taiwan's stock market.
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- February 16 2016
Sumitomo Life eyes investments in foreign corporate bonds
Japanese giant Sumitomo Life is reportedly planning to expand its foreign corporate bond investment to boost returns.
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- February 15 2016
Korean firms post 13.3% earnings rise in 2015
The double-digit growth was attributed to increased non-operating profits and investment-related earnings.
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- February 8 2016
Indonesia exempts unit-linked life products from new bond rules
Firms will soon be allowed to manage their own portfolios in government bonds independently.
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- February 5 2016
Philippine government taps insurance funds for projects
New regulations are needed to facilitate investments by the sector in PPP infrastructure projects.
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- February 2 2016
Ping An issues China’s first overseas senior bonds
The US$1.2 billion issuance marks the first senior bond offering from an onshore mainland entity.
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- January 28 2016
Hanwha Life targeting global expansion
The Korean insurer met with global leaders at Davos to discuss its plans for overseas growth.
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- January 25 2016
Fidelidade wins permit to invest in Chinese stocks
Portugal's largest insurance company authorised to invest in Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges.
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- January 21 2016
Anbang seeks more investment opportunities in NY
After paying nearly US$2bn for the Waldorf Astoria hotel, the group says it has plans for more investments.
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- January 21 2016
Larger Chinese life firms set for robust growth in 2016
Strong increase in sales forces and more competitive yields has set the scene for expansion.
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- January 21 2016
ILS market valued at US$70bn in 2015, says Willis
Non-life insurance-linked securities added US$5bn of additional capacity last year.
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- January 19 2016
Thailand to ease foreign investment rules
Foreign investors will no longer need approval to hold more than 50% in the country's local insurers.
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- January 15 2016
Nippon Life eyes asset management firms abroad
Japanese insurer seeking opportunities abroad to reduce reliance on domestic government bonds.
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- January 12 2016
IKBZ plans Myanmar’s first online insurance platform
The company aims to launch its online platform this month to list its 11 different insurance policies.
