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China's insurance regulator extends preferential treatment to Hong Kong

The China Risk Oriented Solvency System has been extended until 30 June 2021.

China's insurance regulator extends preferential treatment to Hong Kong

The China Risk Oriented Solvency System has been extended until 30 June 2021.

Philippines issues rules on insurtechs' adoption of regulatory sandbox

All entities must gain the approval from the regulator.

China allows AIA to convert Shanghai branch into subsidiary

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

FWD to invest in Indonesia's BRI Life

Existing BRI Life customers will not be affected by the investment.

Japan life insurance sector to shrink 1%

The segment is now poised to rise at a 0.9% CAGR from 2019 to 2023.

India's general insurance sector to decelerate 4% in 2020

Sector growth has been adjusted at a CAGR of 6.2%.

Storms ahead for Japan's top life insurers as profits dip

Group insurance policies caused the fall, triggered by changes in mortality tables.

Japan's top P&C insurers still enjoy strong results amidst pandemic

Solid premium growth was backed by premium rate hikes in 2019.

Sector risks weigh down on Australian mortgage insurers

Last year’s earnings dropped below the five-year average ROE of 10.7%.

Indian non-life insurance premiums dwindle 10.6% in April

Monthly premiums declined 11.3%, with the motor segment plunging 49%.

Singapore's new life insurance business premiums up 10% in Q1

More consumers take action to secure their financial future in view of COVID-19.

Indian life insurance sector to shrink 0.9% this year

The sector has reported a 32.6% decline in new business premiums in April.

BNP Paribas' Cardif to buy stake in BRI life insurer

BRI had earlier revived its plan to sell a stake for $500m.