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- February 10 2021
FSC to smooth Korea’s digital giants insurance ambitions: report
Internet players including Kakao and Naver primed to take advantage of regulatory changes.
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- February 9 2021
China/US tensions reduced political risk appetite: WTW
Worldwide market capacity is US$4bn with around half allotted to Asia.
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- February 8 2021
Taiwan to push capital strength and sustainable finance: Fitch
The FSC has pinpointed key focus areas as insurers prepare for IFRS 17 and a new solvency regime.
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- February 8 2021
Aon’s reinsurance line grows as WTW reviews proceed
Willis Re divesture has been floated as a possible remedy to assuage antitrust enforcers.
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- February 8 2021
No ‘A grades’ from CBIRC in new governance rankings
Six insurers, including China Re and Ping An, received a ‘B’ rating from the regulator.
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- February 8 2021
Ant Group’s woes a boon for established insurers
CBIRC intervention suggests higher barriers to entry for would-be digital disrupters.
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- February 4 2021
South Korea’s digital sandbox a ‘breakthrough’
Move creates opening for insurtechs as the regulator pushes financial services innovation.
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- February 3 2021
Generali seems keen as India opens up
Despite the change, foreign insurers are expected to remain sceptical as more details emerge.
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- February 2 2021
Bohai Life among six insurers failing China’s tougher solvency rules
Moody's also flags Chang An P&C, Aeon Life, Qianhai Life, JK Life and Sino-French Life.
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- February 2 2021
Aon/WTW: FMG warns of ‘severely constrained’ market
Reinsurance flagged to NZCC as potential antitrust concern amid Willis Re divestiture speculation.
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- February 1 2021
APRA’s 2021 spotlight falls on BI and reinsurance
Access to capacity from "critical" overseas reinsurers a priority, says latest policy guidance.
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- February 1 2021
Hong Kong’s marine sector looks to escape doldrums
Experts tell IAN that a long-awaited tax break and other reforms can transform the city into a maritime insurance hub.
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- January 26 2021
CBIRC updates solvency regulations
The revised rules come into force on March 1.
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- January 25 2021
ZA Bank gets HK agency license
ZhongAn has broadened its insurance presence in the SAR via a subsidiary.
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- January 22 2021
UK BI decision ‘manageable’ despite new precedent: Moody’s
The UK Supreme Court ruling could have implications beyond the current pandemic.
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- January 21 2021
India’s slowing economy to temper premium growth: Moody’s
The rating agency says a low penetration rates means there is still “ample” room for growth.
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- January 20 2021
HKIA pushes lower ILS minimums
Draft rules to reduce the US$1m investment requirement to US$250,000.
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- January 19 2021
MAS sets ‘higher expectations’ for cyber risk
The Singapore regulator told IAN that (re)insurers need to identify their key IT vulnerabilities.
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- January 19 2021
Latest UK BI ruling overturns global precedent
2010 Generali/Orient-Express Hotels decision has been used to reduce insurer payouts.
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- January 18 2021
CBIRC chief pushes ‘prudential regulation’
Guo Shuqing also address Hong Kong’s GBA role during AFF keynote.
