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Ping An’s convertible bond aims for 5% return on proceeds

Proceeds will be used to support initiatives in healthcare and eldercare.

Ping An’s convertible bond aims for 5% return on proceeds

Proceeds will be used to support initiatives in healthcare and eldercare.

China absorbs $13b loss in natural disasters in H1 2024

The government has allocated $570m for disaster management this year.

Ant Insurance’s partners see $1.93b in claims

On a year-on-year basis, this was up 30%.

Zhonglu Insurance holds strong solvency, faces growth risks

Whilst net earnings improved to $1.7m, sustainability is uncertain amidst non-motor expansion.

China Pacific Insurance subsidiary, AMINA integrate finance with crypto

It aims to integrate investment advisory and banking services.

China Life's capital model benefits from diversification

Thanks to its solid position and earnings, it will remain stable in the next 2 years.

MAPFRE RE gets China’s approval to operate in Bejing

MAPFRE RE will proceed with pre-opening steps in compliance with local regulations. 

Insurers hold 9% to 12% in commercial real estate investments globally

China, whilst strong in absolute terms, is weak relatively.

Taikang Life to maintain strong market position, profitability

As of end-March, its comprehensive and core solvency ratios improved to 276% and 165%.

China's insurance assets surge to $32t

The industry represents only 7% of China's total financial assets.

Japan’s interest rate rise offers lessons for China’s insurers

To manage low interest, Japanese insurers shifted to foreign securities and protection-type policies.

Ping An Tops China's insurance firms in Forbes list

Globally, it placed 6th amongst Chinese companies.

China's insurance premiums increase by 5.1% YoY

Year-to-date, the industry’s assets climbed 10.4%.

China’s pension system reels 60 million new individuals

Presently, 762 products are offered in the new pension system.

Tk.cn Insurance to sustain growth with Taikang backing

The insurer reported three consecutive years of positive net operating profits.