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China Life's capital model benefits from diversification

Thanks to its solid position and earnings, it will remain stable in the next 2 years.

China Life's capital model benefits from diversification

Thanks to its solid position and earnings, it will remain stable in the next 2 years.

MAPFRE RE gets China’s approval to operate in Bejing

MAPFRE RE will proceed with pre-opening steps in compliance with local regulations. 

Insurers hold 9% to 12% in commercial real estate investments globally

China, whilst strong in absolute terms, is weak relatively.

Taikang Life to maintain strong market position, profitability

As of end-March, its comprehensive and core solvency ratios improved to 276% and 165%.

China's insurance assets surge to $32t

The industry represents only 7% of China's total financial assets.

Japan’s interest rate rise offers lessons for China’s insurers

To manage low interest, Japanese insurers shifted to foreign securities and protection-type policies.

Ping An Tops China's insurance firms in Forbes list

Globally, it placed 6th amongst Chinese companies.

China's insurance premiums increase by 5.1% YoY

Year-to-date, the industry’s assets climbed 10.4%.

China’s pension system reels 60 million new individuals

Presently, 762 products are offered in the new pension system.

Tk.cn Insurance to sustain growth with Taikang backing

The insurer reported three consecutive years of positive net operating profits.

ZhongAn’s investment income reliance puts earnings on shaky ground

Its net profit is “volatile” with net profit in 2023 and net loss in 2022.

Howden Re sees property-cat rate decline

Forecasts show a 60% chance of La Niña developing midseason.

Sunshine Life retains adequate capital buffer: Moody’s

The insurer was able to show an ROC of 4.7% in FY23.

Chinese insurers to benefit from bancassurance rule-lift

The removal of the rule is seen to increase premium growth.

China life insurers buoyed by stable interest rates – Jefferies

The surge is due to PBOC supporting long-term yields and positive equity market sentiment.