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- November 27 2017
Zurich to double impact investment allocation
The US$5bn commitment is part of its efforts to address the causes of climate change and other social issues.
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- November 22 2017
US$2.2tr of China’s insurance funds utilised in Q1-Q3
The amount is 9.38% higher than the total insurance funds used as of the end of last year.
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- November 21 2017
Life insurers to benefit from China’s eased restrictions
The decision to ease restrictions on foreign ownership of financial firms is expected to attract more investment.
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- November 14 2017
Huaxia Life raises stake in China Minsheng Bank
Although its owner is believed to be detained by mainland authorities, the insurer continues to make investments.
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- November 8 2017
Korean official warns interest rate hike could disrupt insurers
FSC vice-chairman Kim Yong-beom made the pronouncement ahead of the Bank of Korea's plan to raise its key rate.
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- November 6 2017
China Life to boost global exposure
The Chinese insurer plans to be more visible internationally as it expands its overseas presence.
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- November 6 2017
L&G targets Japanese market
Britain's Legal & General is set to offer company pension scheme insurance and investment management.
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- November 3 2017
The times are not a-changing
Economy outlook: the Fed’s new governor signals policy continuity, while Japan and China also pursue more of the same.
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- October 30 2017
China Life profit grows 365%
Earnings have been buoyed by a leap in investment income amid an increasing stock market and robust premiums.
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- October 26 2017
Citi banker joins Ping An fund as COO
Donald Lacey is reportedly set to leave the bank to join the US$1bn Global Voyager Fund.
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- October 26 2017
Moody’s keeps negative outlook on Taiwan market
The industry has shown improvement with margins on savings products but still needs to make progress.
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- October 24 2017
Taiwanese insurers hurt by China losses
Shin Kong Life, Cathay Life and Taiwan Life are facing loss-to-investment ratios of 100%, 48% and 59%.
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- October 24 2017
China Life expects 95% net profit growth
Higher returns on investment during the first three quarters have helped profits to almost double on poor 2016 numbers.
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- October 24 2017
Anbang resumes sale of high-yield products
Experts say government regulators must have extended a new lease on the group’s operations.
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- October 20 2017
Asian insurers double ETF inflows
Ultra-low interest rates and weak underwriting margins are driving new investment decisions.
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- October 18 2017
Mitsui Sumitomo to invest more in foreign bonds, ETFs
The Japanese insurance company intends to increase investment in higher-risk assets by as much as US$268m.
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- October 13 2017
Games, trains and electricity
What institutional investors are looking at ahead of China’s next five-year plan.
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- October 13 2017
Drastic changes ahead in China’s insurance sector
The government plans to implement changes in policies, environment and technology, according to CIRC.
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- October 12 2017
China revises rules on securities insurance
A new regulation is in place starting Tuesday that will give insurance funds priority to subscribe to new shares offline.
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- October 11 2017
AIG sees third-quarter cat losses of US$3bn
The figure includes US$1 billion each from hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and up to US$700 million from Maria.
