China
Global insurance premiums top pre-crisis levels at $4.3trn according to study
Global insurance premiums grew by 2.7% in inflation adjusted terms in 2010 to $4.3 trn, climbing above pre-crisis levels, according to a new study by The City UK.
Swiss Re reports on emerging markets
Swiss Re’s latest sigma report claims insurance in emerging markets has experienced strong growth over the past decade and the outlook for the next decade remains promising.
Overseas focus - China: a market of opportunity?
With an enormous population and low insurance penetration, China should be a market ripe for entering. Jakki May finds out it isn't as simple as it sounds but reveals an appetite for change and growth.
Durban 2011: More than a once-a-year event
All eyes are focused on Durban for the 2011 UN Climate Change Conference. But according to many this is much more than a once a year event, reports Andreas Spiegel.
Motor reform threatens Chinese non-life market
Commercial motor pricing reform and a worsening underwriting deficit of compulsory third liability are threats to the stable outlook of the Chinese non-life market, according to a recent report.
Regulation still thwarts China expansion
Property and casualty insurers still consider China’s tight regulatory environment as the top concern, a report from PWC has found.
Regulation still thwarts China expansion
Property and casualty insurers still consider China’s tight regulatory environment as the top concern, a report from PWC has found.
Study exposes supply chain risks in China
A study commissioned by FM Global revealed a natural catastrophe in China on the scale of the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami would have an even more severe impact on supply chains, given the country’s critical role in global manufacturing.
Study reveals supply chain risks in China
A study commissioned by FM Global revealed a natural catastrophe in China on the scale of the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami would have an even more severe impact on supply chains, given the country’s critical role in global manufacturing.
Challenges lie ahead for China's insurance market
The Chinese insurance market’s share of world insurance premiums has grown from 1% to 4% in the space of a decade, but with rapid growth come new challenges, according to an Aon Benfield report.
China’s P&C growth behind average
Reinsurance broker Aon Benfield says China’s property and casualty insurance growth has been too slow.
China’s P&C growth behind average
Reinsurance broker Aon Benfield says China’s property and casualty insurance growth has been too slow.
Chinese insurance giant PICC P&C unveils HK$6.13bn IPO plan
Chinese insurance group PICC Property and Casualty has nnounced plans to raise HK$6.13bn through a listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Aioi Nissay Dowa (China) achieves A- rating
Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance (China) Company has had its financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a-” confirmed with stable outlooks for both.
Editor's comment: Knowledge swap shop
The first of many: that appears to be the over-riding theme of this week’s insurance market developments. First we had the groundbreaking strategic partnership struck between Catlin and China Re, in a move both parties expect will prove extremely…
Catlin and China Re deal predicted to be catalyst for Lloyd’s investment
The “landmark” strategic partnership between Catlin and China Re is expected to be a catalyst for a boom in Lloyd’s investment from insurers in emerging economies.
China may be location of next big supply chain disaster, says AM Best
A webinar by ratings service firm AM Best is questioning whether China is the next supply chain disaster in the making, given the high level of supply chain exposure in the East Asian country.
Catlin and China Re deal predicted to be catalyst for Lloyd’s investment – Insurance News Now
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how industry experts believe the landmark partnership between Catlin and China Re will be a catalyst for a boom in Lloyd’s investment from insurers in emerging…
Catlin and China Re deal predicted to be catalyst for Lloyd’s investment
The “landmark” strategic partnership between Catlin and China Re is expected to be a catalyst for a boom in Lloyd’s investment from insurers in emerging economies.
Keeping pace with the evolution of risk
In the last 18 months, risk managers have faced a complex set of challenges.
Catlin and China Re join forces to create special purpose syndicate
Lloyd’s reinsurer Catlin has formed a strategic partnership with China Reinsurance Corporation, the country's only state-owned reinsurance group.
Catlin partners with China Re
Property and casualty insurer Catlin has formed a strategic partnership with China Re to establish Lloyd’s syndicate – the first time a Chinese insurer has directly invested in the market.
Lloyd's director encouraged by growth of Chinese broking sector
China offers commercial and reinsurance brokers a great opportunity for growth, although the role of local players may ultimately outstrip the international names.
Bancassurance growth outstrips traditional models in Asia
The growth of the Bancassurance model is outstripping that of agents in many parts of Asia according to Joyce Chan.