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China unemployment insurance shields firms from layoffs
China unemployment insurance shields firms from layoffs
Companies that avoid or minimise job cuts can keep receiving refunds on prior year premiums.
5 days ago
China pushes insurers to tailor products for women
Local authorities were encouraged to reduce counter-guarantee requirements.
6 days ago
China life insurers slash guaranteed payout risk
Participating policies share company profits with customers instead of relying only on fixed promises.
China gig workers gain nationwide injury insurance cover
The programme was first introduced on 1 July 2022 across 17 provincial level regions.
Ping An faces NBV volatility after bancassurance rules
CGS International expects pressure to persist through the third quarter of 2026.
Ping An rises in Forbes list as China firms dominate
The insurer reported assets of $1.99t during the assessment period.
Howden Re expands China push with three hires
The senior executives will be based in Hong Kong across specialist reinsurance divisions.
China Life outpaces rivals with 17% inflow rise
Its Southbound inflows were highest growth amongst Chinese life insurers.
Ping An Home targets post-claim insurance model
Ping An said the service shifts insurance toward full-lifecycle health support.
China insurers grow assets 15.1% to $6.2t in Q4 2025
Insurance companies and asset managers held RMB41.3t at end 2025.
AM Best expects Ping An P&C capital to remain resilient
The insurer reported a 10.3% ROE and mid-single-digit investment yield in 2025.
China life premiums set to slow after 10.2% jump in 2025
Sales were lifted by demand ahead of insurers' pricing rate reductions last year.
Generali China taps Solera for AI claims push
The partnership will calculate CO₂ emissions on every claim.
AXA China launches instant-issue health plan with 3-question policy sign-up
It has no deductibles for covered services within the coverage area, AXA said.
China insurers beat growth fears in Q1 2026: UOBKayHian
AIA reported 26% new business growth in China during the quarter.
Analysts expect Ping An's earnings to recover in 2026
Operating profit after tax rose 7.6% YoY to $6.1b in the first quarter.
Ping An Health growth weakens as insurance model shifts
Transition from off policy to on policy benefits reshapes earnings timing.
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