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China Life's insurance premiums surge 22.4% to $28.17b in January-February 2019

This compares to the 4.7% growth in the same period last year.

The premium income of China Life Insurance Co. Ltd. rose 22.38% percent YoY to $28.17b (CNY189.2b) in the first two months of 2019, reports Xinhua. 

This compares to the 4.7% growth in the same period in 2018.

Also readChina to eclipse US as world's largest insurance market by 2030s

Chinese insurers have seen stronger premium growth in recent months after authorities tightened regulations to rein in risks in the world's second-biggest insurance market.

The insurance regulator adds that overall leverage in the sector has gradually dropped and business structure improved. 

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