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PICC profit rises 26% but growth set to ease
PICC profit rises 26% but growth set to ease
Net income is forecast to reach about HK$39.4b in 2026 from HK$36.0b in 2025.
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China Life faces earnings drag as investment returns weaken
The insurer posted a fourth-quarter loss of $1.9b despite annual gains.
1 day ago
Ping An's new business value jumps 7.5% to $15b
Its life and health arm posted RMB103.27b in value from newly written business.
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How Ping An Health grew as AI cut consultation costs 45%
The decline was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025 as automation deepened.
KBFG Insurance investment returns seen to drive operating results
AM Best said capital strength remains a core advantage entering 2026.
Chubb Life taps Jack Jiang to drive Greater Bay growth
He will oversee distribution strategy partnerships and product development.
Lockton China names Livy Dai as new CEO
He will be based in Shanghai, reporting to Lockton Greater China CEO Alex Yip.
China issues 20 sci-tech insurance measures to back innovation risk
Policy framework encourages simpler financial protection tools.
Markel adds two underwriters to the China Professional and Financial Risks team
The recruits previously held senior financial lines roles at Starr AIG and Ping An.
SAIC partners Lockton to cover overseas manufacturing sales risks
The deal links SAIC Motor Insurance with cross border support for after sales activities abroad.
AIA offers 24/7 WeChat doctor access as Mainland care needs rise
The service focuses on care coordination at Grade 3A hospitals across China.
China Life rolls out two AI tools to cut service workload
New tools route simple inquiries to bots while preserving human agents for complex issues.
Insurers face China AI surge as report ranks disruption as top threat
Regulation change sits third with 33% citing it as a major risk driver for companies.
Ping An keeps China top insurance brand for 10th year
Brand Finance Global 500 2026 put the group at 32nd worldwide on Jan 21.
Chinese insurers' earnings recover as Fitch cites tighter commission controls
Major insurers report YoY earnings improvements despite ongoing tariff and trade tensions.
QBE Re taps 16-year veteran to run Greater China
The role is newly created.
Can China’s $140b motor insurance market survive a 70% loss ratio?
Loss ratios surged from 57% to 70% in four years as NEV repair costs and parts prices spiked.
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