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China cuts medical device prices under national crackdown

China cuts medical device prices under national crackdown

More than 50,000 certified workers have been trained to deliver nursing and personal assistance.
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Aon appoints Joe Liang to lead Greater China reinsurance

He will work from Hong Kong and report to Asia Pacific chief Rupert Moore.
2 days ago

Generali China solvency slips as investment risk rises

Parent funding lifted the solvency measure to 230% at the end of 2025.
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China insurers lift premiums 6.2% as claims rise 7.5% in Q1 2026

New insurance policies climbed 29% to 32.1 billion during the quarter

China unemployment insurance shields firms from layoffs

Companies that avoid or minimise job cuts can keep receiving refunds on prior year premiums.

China pushes insurers to tailor products for women

Local authorities were encouraged to reduce counter-guarantee requirements.

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.