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- March 24 2016
Limit on life policies at Japan Post Insurance raised
The maximum value of life-insurance policies will rise to ¥20m from the current ¥13m after government gives approval.
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- March 22 2016
AIA to further invest in Asia-Pacific infrastructure projects
Chief executive Mark Tucker says the company is interested in boosting social and economic development in the region.
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- March 22 2016
Cambodia sets new regulations for life insurance sector
Growth in the sector has pushed the regulator to adopt laws and procedures to comply with rules in the region.
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- March 21 2016
Manulife Indonesia launches sharia-compliant life product
The product is being launched in partnership with Islamic lender Bank Muamalat to widen its customer base.
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- March 18 2016
Chinese customers spent US$4.2bn in HK in 2015
The amount represents roughly a quarter of the total premium income from new life policies in the city.
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- March 17 2016
Ping An’s profit jumps 38% in 2015
The Chinese insurer made a net profit of US$8.3 billion in 2015, its highest earnings result since 2003.
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- March 17 2016
US approves Anbang’s acquisition of Fidelity & Guaranty
The US$1.57bn deal will make Anbang one of the biggest insurers by market share in fixed-indexed annuity products.
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- March 16 2016
Life coverage in Malaysia insufficient, says industry group
Penetration may be high, but majority of the covered population is under-insured according to LIAM.
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- March 16 2016
Cathay Life to raise overseas investments this year
Amid a persistent low-yield environment, the Taiwanese insurer continues to search for higher returns abroad.
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- March 15 2016
Prudential, AIA hit by China’s HK sales restriction
China's central bank has tightened restrictions on insurance purchases by mainlanders in Hong Kong.
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- March 11 2016
Asean offers big potential for Vietnamese firms
An official at the country's finance ministry says the Asean Economic Community will provide substantial opportunities.
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- March 11 2016
Singapore urges life insurers to improve services
The Monetary Authority of Singapore wants to see service standards that meet consumer expectations.
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- March 10 2016
Nippon Life launches new product despite negative rates
The Japanese insurer said it will launch its new longevity insurance product in April.
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- March 9 2016
Chinese firms aggressively pursuing M&A deals in Korea
Players in the Korean market face worsening profits, which is creating buying opportunities for mainland firms.
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- March 7 2016
Zurich Australia buys Macquarie’s life business
The Swiss insurer has paid a still undisclosed amount for the acquisition, which is due to close in the second half.
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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 2 2016
China Life pays US$3bn for stake in China Guangfa Bank
The Chinese insurer will buy the 20% holding from Citi and IBM in an effort to boost its financial services business.
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- March 2 2016
Negative rates push Japanese firms to raise premiums
The consequences of the Bank of Japan's policy continue to spread in the country's financial sector.
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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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- March 1 2016
Taiwan legislators consider revision of insurance law
The existing law prevents insurance carriers from paying out compensation to beneficiaries under 15.
