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Severe global flooding causes widespread losses in Asia

Tuesday, August 03, 2010

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Willis China Again Achieves Top Quality Rating

Monday, August 02, 2010

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Willis Opens New Representative Office in Kazakhstan

Monday, June 21, 2010

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World Cup Begins on June 11 with £6.2 billion of insurance

Monday, June 07, 2010

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Lloyd’s China granted a direct licence

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

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Lloyd’s Primary School receives further £50,000

Monday, May 17, 2010

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Zurich announces senior management appointments

Friday, May 14, 2010

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AM Best Comments on the Creation of Two New Japanese Holdings Cos

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

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China: Strong Earthquake

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

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Scor scores reinsurance license in China

Thursday, April 08, 2010

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MetLife to Acquire ALICO

Monday, March 08, 2010

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A.M. Best Assigns Ratings to Starr International Insurance (Asia) Limited

Wednesday, February 03, 2010


 

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FM Global Becomes an Admitted Reinsurer in Labuan (Malaysia)

Tuesday, February 02, 2010


 

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Insurance Broker Invests in Seoul-based Broker

Sunday, January 24, 2010

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XL to Set Up Non-Life Insurer in China

Wednesday, November 18, 2009


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Opening of Lloyd’s Primary School in China

Thursday, November 05, 2009


 

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Increasing violence ahead of Afghanistan's run-off election


Wednesday, October 28, 2009


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ING to sell Asian Private Banking business to OCBC

Thursday, October 15, 2009


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Festivals in India - Travel advisory

Wednesday, October 14, 2009


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Tihar festival in Nepal - Upcoming event

Wednesday, October 14, 2009


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Hannover Re strengthens its presence in China

Tuesday, October 13, 2009


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Tsunami in the South Pacific


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CIRC: Ranks Aon-COFCO as Five-Star Global Broker in China

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

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Many insurance sectors in Vietnam offer potential

Sunday, September 20, 2009

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Thai regulator seeks further tax breaks for insurance business

Sunday, September 20, 2009

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Chief Commercial Officer Joins Aon Consulting Asia Pacific

Tuesday, September 01, 2009

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Japan: AEGON Sony Life Insurance Company Receives Final Approval to Launch Business

Thursday, August 27, 2009

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First Multi-Language Risk Management System Launched in China & Japan

Thursday, August 27, 2009

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Willis China Rated Best for Quality Service

Thursday, August 27, 2009

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Willis Appointed Broker for Hong Kong’s Largest-Ever Rail Project

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

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ALICO to Seek Public Listing in NY

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

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World insurance in 2008. Premium set to rise in 2010

Thursday, July 02, 2009

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CRIC Replaced by Govt Investment Arm to Oversee China Re

Thursday, June 25, 2009

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Bharti AXA Launches Health Cover

Monday, June 22, 2009

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India: LIC Scans 200 Firms Daily for Investment

Saturday, June 20, 2009

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India: ICAI Mulls Sector-Specific Standards for Insurance Accounting

Saturday, June 20, 2009

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Brit Insurance to Open Representative Office in Tokyo

Wednesday, June 03, 2009

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India: Private Sector Life Insurers Can Pay Bonus for 3 More Years

Friday, May 29, 2009

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AIG Confirms IPO for Asian Life Business (AIA)

Monday, May 18, 2009

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Guy Carpenter Climate Impact Center Releases 2009 Tropical Cyclone Predictions

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

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AIG Sells Tokyo Prime Real Estate to Nippon Life

Monday, May 11, 2009

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AEGON to sell Taiwanese life insurance activities

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

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New Tax deductions to Benefit Insurers

Friday, April 17, 2009

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China cuts pay of top execs

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

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China’s 4 Largest Banks to Diversify into Insurance

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

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AIG Completes Asset Sale of Thai Retail Bank & Credit Card Operation

Wednesday, April 08, 2009

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Star Union Dai-Ichi Life to Invest Rs 1 billion

Sunday, March 29, 2009

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General Insurers Expect 10% Growth in Q4

Monday, March 16, 2009

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Global Financial Market Losses Reach $50 Trillion

Monday, March 09, 2009

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IRDA Allows LIC to Hold More than 10% Stake in 47 Companies

Monday, March 02, 2009

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S&P: Ratings on Four AIG Life Insurance Subs in Asia Pacific Affirmed

Monday, March 02, 2009

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Indian State-owned Non-Life Insurers Showing Worker’s the Door

Sunday, March 01, 2009

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Atrium Opens Office in Singapore

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

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Korea's Samsung Fire & Marine Q3 net profit jumps

Monday, February 09, 2009

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Liberty Mutual's Beijing Branch Opens for Business

Thursday, February 05, 2009

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Thai Bank to Buy AIG Retail Bank and Card Business

Thursday, February 05, 2009

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IRDA Sees Consolidation for Insurance Industry in 2009

Monday, February 02, 2009

 

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New Online Insurance Venture Formed

Monday, February 02, 2009

The two partners will first establish a joint venture preparatory company to apply for an insurance business licence with the aim of starting....

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IRDA Issues New Guidelines for Overseas Offices of Indian Insurers

Thursday, January 29, 2009

The guidelines specify that the overseas representative office of an Indian insurer is an extended arm of the domestic firm and hence is not allowed to contract any liability....

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Terrorism Boosts Insurance Industry in Pakistan

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Fear and terror are compelling people to buy maximum life insurance policies.

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China’s Farm Insurance More Than Doubles in 2008

Monday, January 26, 2009

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Allianz to Stop Annuity Sales in Japan

Friday, January 23, 2009

High costs cited as the reason to stop.

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Taiwan Life Insurers Net Worth Plunged 90% in 2008

Thursday, January 22, 2009

To offset huge operating losses, major life insurers, have launched capital-increase projects once and twice since mid-2008.

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China to Spend $124bn on Healthcare Reform

Thursday, January 22, 2009

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Insurance industry veteran joins Marsh as Hong Kong Chairman

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Mr. Kwok will focus on unlocking Marsh's potential in Hong Kong, forging new relationships within the local business community and....

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AIG Opens New Offices in Ha Noi

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

The new office has 1,500 employees and agents.

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Willis Appoints CEOs for its Continental Europe and Australasia Operations

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

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Ratings on Three Japanese Non-Life Insurers May Be Affected By Possible Merger

Monday, January 05, 2009

The three insurers have stated that there is nothing to announce at this stage....

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Vietnamese Insurers Request Stricter Laws on Hospital Medical Testing

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

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NIC relaxes norms in its universal health policy

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Premium rates too have been reduced and there would be no service tax payable.

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India: IRDA panel recommends shorter grace period for insurance premiums

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

It means life insurance policy-holders, paying monthly premium, may not get more than 15 days’ grace period to keep their....

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India: IRDA move may hike motor insurance premium

Monday, December 15, 2008

The insurers are now permitted to file variations in deductibles set out in the tariffs.

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Australia / India: SBI, Insurance Australia form JV for General Insurance

Friday, December 12, 2008

The proposed company is yet to approach the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) for the necessary approvals.

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Aon Appoints Environmental Veteran

Friday, December 12, 2008

Finnamore to Oversee Risk Management Services for Clients in Far East, Asia and Australia.

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India: High cost keeps Indian ship owners to avoid ransom insurance

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Piracy in the Gulf of Aden could increase insurance and transport costs by $400 million....

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Sri Lanka: Union Assurance registers good results in first nine months

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

General and life insurance premiums increased by 16% from Rs. 3.6 billion as at September 2007 to Rs. 4.2 billion as at September 2008.

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S&P: Earnings at Major Japanese Life Insurers Pressured In 1H FY2008

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Reduced investment income and stagnant sales of new policies have led to a decline in the companies' profitability, while a fall in domestic stock prices has reduced....

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Emerging Markets in Asia to show resilience in 2009

Tuesday, December 09, 2008

GDP growth for emerging Asia at 5.9 percent, says Allianz forecast / China and India to lead expansion / Allianz remains positive for its Asian insurance business in 2009....

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India’s Wipro tool for US health insurer

Tuesday, December 09, 2008

The key highlights of this unique model are that it cuts down the implementation cost by 30% over....

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India: SBI Life targets Rs 110 billion businesses in FY09

Thursday, December 04, 2008

SBI Life Insurance has aimed to open 250 new branches in the country to expand its business this year and the company has already....

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Household insurance fails to keep up with market growth

Friday, November 28, 2008

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Allianz China Life Approved to Establish Shandong Branch

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Allianz China Life has been granted a preliminary license by the China Insurance Regulatory Commission to set up a branch in Shandong province.

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Willis China Retains Five-Star Quality Rating

Monday, November 24, 2008

China Insurance Regulatory Commission, Shanghai Assigns Willis Top Rating in Quality Review for the Second Year Running.

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Asian Insurance Focus: Vietnam & Thailand

Sunday, November 23, 2008

According to a latest research report from HSBC, in order to be long-term winners, life insurance companies in Asia need to diversify their income streams such that at least 25% of earnings are sourced....

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S&P: Asia Capital Reinsurance Group Pte Ltd. Assigned 'A-' Rating

Thursday, November 20, 2008

ACR's capitalization is strong, based on our risk-based capital analysis, and should withstand reasonable....

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India: NCAP Recommends More Crop Insurance Plans

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

If the federal government approves certain recommendations of the NCAP, farmers may have the option to....

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Willis China Launches a Single Broking Technology Platform for its Retail Offices

Monday, November 17, 2008

The newly installed eGlobal broking system is being used by the extensive network of Willis offices in China and provides a....

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Allianz: Equal Opportunity is a Management Issue

Friday, November 14, 2008

For Allianz board member Clement Booth it is also about exploiting the opportunities that come with more multiplicity within an organization.

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India: Kotak OM Life Launches New Products

Friday, November 14, 2008

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Aon Consulting Establishes International Headquarters in Singapore

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Aon Consulting announced it has earned International Headquarters (IHQ) status from the....

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Asian Companies Turn to Surety Bonds to Free Up Capital

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Marsh said that more businesses across Asia are freeing up much-needed capital by switching to....

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India’s Life Sector First Year Premiums Show Anemic Growth in Q2

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

First-year premium income during April-July 2008 grew by a mere 1.6% largely on account of a drop in new sales by....

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More Than 21 Million Allianz Customers in Asia Pacific

Monday, October 20, 2008

Allianz has achieved rapid agency growth in China, Indonesia and Thailand....

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India: Health Insurance May Get New Law

Thursday, October 09, 2008

The Indian federal government is examining various amendments to the insurance law, including a special statute for health insurance, aimed at improving the functioning of domestic....

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India: LIC Negotiating with IRDA on New Equity Investment Guidelines

Monday, October 06, 2008

The Life Insurance Corporation of India is in talks with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority on the new guideline restricting the stake of any insurance company to....

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India: IRDA Favors More Regulatory Flexibility

Monday, October 06, 2008

If the government accedes to the demand, the regulator will be able to change the regulations without having to wait for....

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India: IRDA Issues Revised Investment Norms for Insurers

Thursday, October 02, 2008

The definition of investments in infrastructure by the insurance companies is now aligned with current norms prescribed by the Reserve Bank of....

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Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka's Ceylinco Insurance Records Impressive Figures in First Half

Thursday, October 02, 2008

Sri Lanka's Ceylinco Insurance General has announced a massive growth during the second quarter, recording a mammoth premium of....

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India: Slower Growth Has Affected Life Insurers

Wednesday, October 01, 2008

An international investment bank has lowered the valuation of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance by over 41 per cent to $9.2 billion compared with....

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Vietnam: New Decree Aims to Rev Up Compulsory Motor Insurance

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Deputy Director of the Finance Ministry’s Insurance Department, Pham Dinh Trong, spoke to Dau tu (Vietnam Investment Review) about the new decree regulating compulsory insurance for motor vehicles....

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IRDA May Allow General Insurers to tap Capital Market

Thursday, September 04, 2008

IRDA has plans to set up a committee to work out a mechanism to decide the valuation and the likely initial public offer (IPO) price.

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IRDA Chief Favors Review of the Regulatory Framework

Monday, September 01, 2008

India's insurance sector regulator, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) is planning to take up a comprehensive review of the....

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Islamic Body says health insurance illegal

Sunday, May 18, 2008

India – Islamic Body says health insurance illegal...

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Hannover Re gets regulatory approval in China

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Hannover Re has received CIRC final approval to...

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Sri Lanka’s Hayleys AIG Insurance Sponsored Risk Management Forum

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Hayleys AIG has recently sponsored the second Sri Lankan Risk Management....

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Southeast Asia: Lloyd’s Outlines Unique Terrorism Threat

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Businesses that operate in Southeast Asia must better understand....

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India: General Insurers Tie Up Their Reinsurance Treaty Arrangements

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

India’s general insurers have tied up their reinsurance treaty arrangements for financial year 2008-09 in line with regulatory requirements.

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Sri Lanka: Allianz to Enter Lankian Life Insurance Market

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Allianz Insurance is all set to enter the life insurance market in Sri Lanka and the company has forwarded an application to Insurance Regulator IBSL (Insurance Board of Sri Lanka) to commence....

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First Microinsurance Agency Established in Pakistan

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

The First Microinsurance Agency (FMiA) was inaugurated as Pakistan’s first dedicated....

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Tokio Marine ‘Resurfaces’

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Millea Holdings Inc. announced that, on March 24, 2008, its board of directors resolved to change its name from Millea Holdings, Inc. to “Tokio Marine Holdings Inc.”.....

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Bancassurance Booming in China

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

According to the CIRC, two thirds of Chinese total....

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China Re Opens in Hong Kong

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

China Re has opened a....

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India: Insurers Can Now Enter Broking – IRDA

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Corporate houses which promote an insurance company can now launch....

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