China sets its sights on enhancing its marine insurance sector by 2035, aiming to rival established centres like London and Singapore, while bolstering shipping finance and legal services.
Following issue of negative outlook for China's government credit ratings, Moody's downgrades outlook for nine Chinese insurers, inclusive of two captives, plus one overseas subsidiary.
Growth in health, agriculture, and resurgence in motor underpin AM Best's 'stable' outlook for China's non-life sector, but market faces drop in underwriting profit and slowing economy.
Shanghai's 'Sponge City' initiative garners recognition for its approach to mitigating impacts of natural catastrophes, with China aiming to roll out similar initiatives to 80% of the country's urban areas...
More expertise, communication, trust, and transactions are needed - but Shanghai's international reinsurance trading platform opens up opportunities for global (re)insurers.