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- March 1 2018
Allianz gets regulatory nod for sale of Taiwan portfolio
The insurer hopes to sell more than 78,000 life policies to Taipei-based China Life Insurance.
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- February 22 2018
Taiwan insurers urged to fund public projects
Insurers have been urged tap into their funds to help support national infrastructure and development projects.
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- January 16 2018
Zurich officially pulls out of Taiwan
The Switzerland-based insurer has dissolved its local life insurance business after selling to Hotai Motor Co in 2016.
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- December 21 2017
Taiwan insurers urged to invest more in infrastructure projects
The message is part of efforts to increase private investment in government-led projects
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- December 6 2017
Taiwan Financial approved to inject new capital in insurance unit
The Taiwanese financial group has proposed adding US$330m of capital into Bank Taiwan Life Insurance.
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- December 5 2017
Taiwan incentivises protection products
Starting next year, insurers can take advantage of a government scheme to improve the product mix.
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- November 2 2017
CDFHC expects gains after Taiwan insurer acquisition
Development Financial Holding Corp says it is expecting “synergistic gains” after gaining a foothold in the Taiwanese market.
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- October 26 2017
Moody’s keeps negative outlook on Taiwan market
The industry has shown improvement with margins on savings products but still needs to make progress.
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- October 24 2017
Taiwanese insurers hurt by China losses
Shin Kong Life, Cathay Life and Taiwan Life are facing loss-to-investment ratios of 100%, 48% and 59%.
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- October 20 2017
Allianz to sell part of life insurance business in Taiwan
The German insurance group has agreed to sell a portfolio of 78,000 policies to China Life.
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- October 16 2017
Aviva exits Taiwan
The British-headquartered insurer has decided to sell its stake in a local joint venture with First Financial.
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- October 2 2017
Taiwan insurers advised to hedge forex risk
The Taiwan Futures Exchange has urged insurers to minimise the effects of a drop in the US dollar’s value.
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- September 29 2017
DBS and Chubb ink 15-year regional distribution deal
The bancassurance agreement covers five markets: Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia and China.
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- September 21 2017
Willis appoints insurance consulting head for HK, Taiwan
Albert Li has been named as head of the insurance consulting and technology business.
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- May 26 2017
Strong currency puts pressure on Taiwan life insurers
The venture offshore in search for higher yields is creating exposure to unfavourable capital and currency fluctuations.
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- April 28 2017
Stronger currency hurting Taiwan insurers
The continued strength caused NT$65.8 billion (US$2.18bn) in foreign-exchange related losses in the first quarter.
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- April 7 2017
Taiwan insurers urged to strengthen hedging measures
The Financial Supervisory Commission has encouraged life insurers to manage their currency exposures.
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- March 21 2017
Taiwan market set to lose up to US$4.9bn
The Taiwanese dollar’s appreciation and insurers’ foreign investment exposure could take a toll on the industry.
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- February 8 2017
Taiwan gears up for third-generation health scheme
Initiation of the third-generation national health insurance plan started last month said the health minister.
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- January 17 2017
Nan Shan Life takes over Chaoyang Life in Taiwan
The Taiwanese government is paying NT$200m to take over loss-making insurer before May this year.
