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- March 22 2021
Philippines’ capital requirements to push P&C deals
AM Best says minimum net worth regulations to drive mid-tier M&A in the coming years.
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- March 19 2021
GBA insurance plans hindered by data law diversity
Market remains bullish but cross-border transfer rules need work, experts tell IAN.
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- March 18 2021
Tower turns corner on Canterbury quake
New Zealand’s Reserve Bank halves the insurer's minimum solvency level to US$18m.
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- March 16 2021
Hong Kong’s general sales rebound amid ongoing life slump
Experts tell IAN the local market is far too dependent on mainland customers.
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- March 11 2021
APRA: No tolerance for further Allianz Australia shortcomings
Insurer and regulator agree to finalise a risk and compliance transition plan by March 19.
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- March 11 2021
APAC regulators’ climate efforts lag behind Europe: Moody’s
Asia's watchdogs have adopted a less prescriptive approach to climate risk disclosure.
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- March 8 2021
Greensill Capital: BCC underwriter ‘exceeded authority’
Court documents seen by IAN put the spotlight on two trade credit policies issued by the Tokio Marine subsidiary.
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- March 5 2021
Taiwan regulatory supervision steps up as profits rise 33%
The FSC is changing capital and investment requirements to support insurers' resilience.
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- March 3 2021
Japan and EU regulators ink co-operation pact
The FSA and EIOPA agreement places limits on the use of confidential information.
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- March 1 2021
Asia insurers’ ESG efforts won’t impact profitability, ratings: Fitch
Regulators have only just started to see sustainability as a priority, a senior analyst at the agency tells IAN.
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- February 26 2021
Australia’s second BI test case goes federal
Allianz, IAG, Chubb, Guild, and Swiss Re seek clarity on trigger clauses and the impact of government shutdowns.
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- February 25 2021
Hong Kong targets captives, specialty and ILS in budget
Finance chief Paul Chan has outlined tax breaks and plans to expand the captive market.
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- February 24 2021
HK insurers to profit from renminbi reforms
China's SAFE mulls allowing citizens to buy overseas securities and insurance.
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- February 23 2021
MAS investment revisions to exclude SPRVs
The regulator is also seeking feedback on a wide range of risk management questions.
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- February 22 2021
Increased regulation to drive Asia Pacific run-off activity: PwC
Region holds US$123bn in non-life run-off reserves – compared with US$385bn in the US.
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- February 18 2021
ACCC signals concerns over Aon/WTW merger
Antitrust watchdog flags cyber, marine and construction lines as well as reinsurance broking.
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- February 17 2021
Australia broker group launches conduct review
The National Insurance Brokers Association is looking to promote commission transparency.
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- February 16 2021
China sees 6.1% growth as premiums hit US$700bn
CBIRC full-year figures also show the reinsurance market grew 16.3% in 2020.
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- February 16 2021
Hong Kong captive market to step up in 2021
Market experts tell IAN that regulations are making it hard to attract businesses from beyond China.
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- February 11 2021
Thai regulator revises CAR for local insurers: report
The credit rating of foreign bonds has also been changed to facilitate more overseas investment.
