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- January 11 2017
China releases medical reform plan
The government plan puts an emphasis on insurance reforms and improvements for the period 2016-2020.
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- January 9 2017
Employers oppose Malaysia’s health insurance system
The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) says the proposed system will be a burden to employers.
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- January 9 2017
Singapore insurers to adopt tax-evasion measures
Tax residency status required for all account holders as part of a measure to combat tax evasion by 2018.
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- January 6 2017
Indian reinsurers oppose new regulations
The Insurance Brokers Association of India is opposing the Reinsurance Regulations on Order of Preference.
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- January 6 2017
Mixed reaction to Hong Kong’s health insurance scheme
The dropping of guaranteed acceptance and a high-risk pool has caused controversy in the industry.
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- January 5 2017
CIRC further tightens rules on insurance industry
The regulator now requires a compliance management system on the holding company of an insurance conglomerate.
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- January 4 2017
Chinese insurers face tighter profit margins this year
Analysts warn that low interest rates and increased regulation will further weaken investment returns.
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- January 4 2017
Singapore’s ElderShield review set to start this month
The review committee will engage with caregivers, insurers and long-term care providers in a public consultation.
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- January 3 2017
India finalises listing of public insurers
Listing norms for the country's public insurers will be finalised by the end of this month, a senior official revealed.
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- January 3 2017
India’s public and private insurers in the doldrums
Higher claims, rising operating costs and aggressive sales strategies are taking their toll on profitability.
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- December 23 2016
No buyers for troubled insurer Bumiputera
The Indonesian government is likely to consider state aid as efforts to find a strategic investor remain futile.
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- December 23 2016
China tightening issuance of insurance licences
The move comes amid efforts to reduce risks resulting from aggressive business and investment practices.
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- December 23 2016
Philippines budgets US$1bn for universal healthcare
The country's US$67 billion 2017 budget includes an 11.6% funding boost for universal healthcare.
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- December 21 2016
Indonesia urged to fast-track policyholder protection
The call was made following the replacement of the board of directors and commissioners of AJB Bumiputera 1912.
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- December 20 2016
Singapore seeks feedback on insurance scheme
Ministry of Health to review ElderShield as the country's population ages.
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- December 19 2016
China warns insurers on failed self-inspections
CIRC has warned 10 companies that failed to properly undertake self-inspections on their risk levels.
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- December 16 2016
LIC appoints new chairman
VK Sharma succeeds SK Roy, who quit abruptly after an investigation into alleged misconduct.
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- December 15 2016
CIRC to set news rules on leverage acquisitions
The Chinese regulator has denounced insurers' leveraged buying spree and announced tougher new rules.
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- December 13 2016
No hike in Vietnam’s health insurance fees
The ministry has said fees will remain at 4.5% of salaries for public-sector workers or those in full-time employment.
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- December 12 2016
Philippines pushes wider insurance access for SMEs
Legislators are working on a government subsidy of the insurance premiums to be paid by smaller businesses.
