China
Stable underwriting improves China Taiping Insurance's outlook
Stable underwriting improves China Taiping Insurance's outlook
Capital and surplus increased by 2.4% in 2023, reaching $679m.
New action plan to advance China's digital finance sector by 2027
It focuses on digitalising financial institutions and leveraging data and technology.
China adds 91 drugs to national medical insurance list
The price of the newly included drugs will drop by an average of 63%.
JD Allianz, JD Auto enhance Dida’s insurance offerings
This synergises JD Auto and JD Allianz into Dida’s platform.
Taikang's robust capital to aid in business expansion: Fitch Ratings
Taikang Group’s profitability is supported by its value-driven business strategy.
China's insurance sector to hit $1.41t by 2032
The sector was valued at $688.8b last year.
Zking P&C reduces high-risk insurance exposure
The insurer sees ROE to rise 5% end-2024.
China's personal insurance sector to grow 5% to 10% annually
Pension and health products are expected to account for 50% of the market by 2035.
Gov’t plan to reduce stake may shake Seoul Guarantee Insurance’s status
Fitch also forecasts a decline in underwriting profitability through 2024 due to rising claims.
AIA China expands with new Zhejiang branch
The planned expansions may tap into an additional 100 million potential customers.
China Re's profitability consistent over five years: AM Best
Under IFRS 17 and IFRS 9, consolidated capital and surplus rose by 4.8% to $14.4b.
China's insurance sector posts strong solvency in Q3 2024
China's insurance sector has maintained steady operation and adequate solvency in the third quarter, according to the National Financial Regulatory Administration.
China urges insurance firms to increase underwriting support for SMEs
The notice said banking institutions should continuously optimise financial services.
China-based Groupama SDIG enhances non-agri insurance strategy
Over the past three years, the company’s combined ratio averaged 98%.
Yingda Taihe Property Insurance expected to keep low investment risk
It’s risk-based capitalisation was supported by increased retained earnings.
China to boost commercial insurance annuities
It also plans to establish a regulatory framework for its supervision.
P&C insurance profits bolster ZhongAn's performance
AM Best expects ZhongAn’s to continue facing challenges from investment fluctuations.
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