China

China allows AIA to convert Shanghai branch into subsidiary

It is now the first foreign-owned life insurance subsidiary in the mainland.

China allows AIA to convert Shanghai branch into subsidiary

It is now the first foreign-owned life insurance subsidiary in the mainland.

Chinese insurers' insolvency still strong, but risks persist

Both life and P&C insurers can suffer from insolvency drops this year.

Ping An to counter COVID-19 with technology

The insurer has moved all of its face-to-face communications online.

Coronavirus likely to hurt Ping An's business in H1 2020

Agent-driven sales have slowed down due to the virus.

China's insurance sector face limited impact from coronavirus

But prolonged disruption could hurt their investments.

Allianz China Insurance, Allianz SE form joint coronavirus emergency fund

The $570,040 (RMB4m) initial pledge will support frontline workers in Hubei Province.

Ping An's CT imaging vehicle at Wuhan to help treat pneumonia related to 2019 nCov

Medical staff can perform lung CT scans faster for patients in quarantine.

Ping An's CT imaging vehicle at Wuhan to help treat pneumonia related to 2019 nCov

Medical staff can perform lung CT scans faster for patients in quarantine.

Chinese life insurance premiums to hit 13% in 2020

Traditional life insurance and health insurance to hit 10% YoY and 26% YoY.

China OKs first JV firm in pension insurance sector

The country is gearing up to embrace more overseas-funded players to engage in its financial market.

ZhongAn Online premiums hit $1.68b in 2018

The company is China’s first online-only insurer to break the $1.49b premium mark.

China Life's insurance premiums surge 22.4% to $28.17b in January-February 2019

This compares to the 4.7% growth in the same period last year.

China to eclipse US as world's largest insurance market by 2030s

The CAGR hit 16% for the non-life segment and 17% in life from 2013-2017.

China Re unveils renewable energy consortium for Chinese offshore windfarms

The consortium can provide capacity of up to $225m per risk.

Chinese insurers premium income up 24% in January

Premium income hit $126.61b at the start of the year.

Chubb acquires majority of local venture in China

Chubb increased its stake in Huatai Insurance Group to 26% from 20%.