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Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance aiming to offload all cross-held shares within two years - report

May 7 2024

Incoming head pledges rapid divestment as part of response to price-fixing scandal that hit major Japanese insurers.

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Chinese life insurers' new economic assumptions strengthen long-term risk management, despite lower NBV: Fitch

April 30 2024

Recalibration to align with low interest rate environment will help align policyholders expectation and boost investor confidence.

Fitch: Korean Insurers well positioned to withstand overseas CRE downturns

April 23 2024

Potential fluctuations in overseas commercial real estate investments expected to have minimal impact on credit ratings.

Allianz Global Investors secures approval for fund unit in China

April 22 2024

AllianzGI secures approval to establish wholly foreign-owned fund management company, following initial regulatory nod in August 2023.

Generali finalises acquisition of asset manager Conning

April 4 2024

Generali acquires Conning from Cathay Life, strengthening its asset management footprint in key Asian and US markets.

Fitch forecasts positive boost for Japan's life industry due to monetary policy shift

March 28 2024

Fitch Ratings predicts modest uplift in economic capital and earnings following BOJ's monetary policy adjustments.

Fitch: Pressure on Chinese insurers' investment returns amid market volatility

March 26 2024

Despite market challenges, potential move towards riskier assets remains limited, thanks to stringent C-ROSS capital framework.

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Japan Post Insurance says end of negative interest rates will have minimal impact on performance - report

March 22 2024

Japan Post Bank and Japan Post Insurance said their portfolios and hedging policies will not change drastically following shift in BOJ interest rate policy.

New FSC rule eases overseas capital raising for Taiwanese insurers

March 8 2024

Insurers will be able to tap into global bond markets through SPVs, diversifying funding sources with TW-ICS implementation looming.

Real estate poses ‘moderate’ risk to Asia Pac insurers’ portfolios

March 7 2024

Chinese insurers have limited property exposures and attentions turns to Japanese lifers US commercial real estate holdings.

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