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- January 11 2017
Taiwan to create long-term healthcare agency
The Ministry of Health and Welfare is planning to push forward the government's long-term care program.
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- December 9 2016
Taiwan premiums set to break record
Total premium payments collected this during the first 10 months of this year is up by more than 6%.
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- November 29 2016
Taiwan life firms post decline in earnings
Aggregate earnings dropped by NT$46.2b (US$1.45b) to NT$95.9b during the first 10 months of the year.
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- November 24 2016
Cost of fraudulent NHI claims hits new record in Taiwan
Among the 2,285 medical facilities the NHIA investigated in the past three years, 1,108 breached the regulations.
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- November 21 2016
Taiwan insurers urged to buy long-term debt
The regulator's call comes at a time when the government's bond sales are struggling.
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- November 21 2016
HNA quits Taiwan venture to launch own unit
The Chinese conglomerate is dropping its money-losing venture with Shin Kong Life.
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- November 14 2016
Taiwan’s healthcare system wins top marks
Public satisfaction with the National Health Insurance system is at 83.1%, according to poll.
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- September 15 2016
Chaoyang Life to be put up for tender
Six Taiwanese financial holdings and insurance entities are now reportedly interested in launching a takeover bid.
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- September 12 2016
Taiwan to protect insurers from callable bond risks
The regulator is aiming to provide protection as bond issuers exercise options to pay off debt early.
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- September 5 2016
AIG completes sale of Taiwan insurance unit
The deal involves the sale of AIG Taiwan's consumer and SME business to Nan Shan Life Insurance.
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- August 29 2016
Taiwanese insurer ordered to pay premiums
Taiwan’s Nan Shan Life risks paying penalties if it does not contribute to its agents’ health insurance coverage.
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- August 11 2016
Taiwan revision on equity charges hurts risk profiles
The recent move to revise risk charges on local insurers’ equity positions is credit negative, says Moody’s.
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- July 20 2016
Taiwan set to tighten rules on life insurance products
Regulators intend to lower the current 5% insurance policy bancassurance fees to 3.5% to contain costs.
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- July 12 2016
Taiwan’s NHI launches open data website
The government launch of an insurance website has given the public access to six categories of open insurance data.
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- July 7 2016
Taiwan deposit insurance coverage is world’s third highest
Coverage of NT$3 million indicates the country is succeeding at protecting local consumers and their assets, says the regulator.
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- June 28 2016
Taiwan regulator warns on Brexit
The FSC says that the country’s insurance industry is the most exposed financial sector to the UK after its EU referendum.
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- June 21 2016
Zurich sells general insurance operations in Taiwan
The sale is part of its efforts to restructure its global organisation and curb a decline in profitability.
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- June 17 2016
Taiwan firms warned against policy violations
The regulator is concerned about the high number of insurers burdened with excessive fees paid on sales .
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- June 10 2016
Manulife taps yield-hungry Taiwanese life insurers
Borrowing in Taiwan is an increasingly popular option among global corporates as local investors shun domestic debt.
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- June 2 2016
Chubb Life names new Taiwan president
Chubb Group's global life insurance division has appointed Kristine Ung as the new president of its Taiwan operation.
