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- August 23 2017
Philippines social security seeks private insurers
The state-run programme is planning to tap private companies to insure 35 million of its members.
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- August 22 2017
Philippine insurers to submit regular reports to IMF
The submissions are intended to enhance data transparency and promote sound statistical systems.
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- August 18 2017
Philippines launches parametric disaster programme
The pilot scheme will provide parametric disaster coverage for 25 at-risk provinces in partnership with World Bank.
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- August 15 2017
Philippines tests parametric scheme for disaster-prone provinces
The government has allocated US$20m to a pilot project that will offer quick-disbursing payouts based on a catastrophe model.
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- August 1 2017
Insurance business lifts HSBC’s profit in Asia
Europe's biggest bank was boosted by stronger insurance and wealth management revenue in Hong Kong.
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- July 18 2017
Philippine insurers promote inclusive insurance
Five domestic insurance firms have forged a coalition to promote the growth of inclusive insurance market across the Asian region.
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- July 10 2017
Philippines’ chief regulator elected to Asian Re board
Insurance commissioner Denis Funa has been named vice-chairman of the management board.
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- July 3 2017
Ageas, EastWest launch Philippines digital venture
Troo will address access to health care, education for children, as well as support during retirement.
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- June 23 2017
Five Philippine non-life insurers to exit industry
Some non-life insurers in the country have decided to voluntarily exit the insurance business by year-end.
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- June 20 2017
Philippines insurers urge tax cut for non-life players
A local industry group says taxes should be reduced to be on par with their Asean counterparts.
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- June 6 2017
Prudential starts microinsurance project in the Philippines
Online communities will be set up in rural cities Tacloban and Butuan to improve microinsurance literacy.
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- May 11 2017
AIG raises capacity in the Philippines
The insurer has refocused its portfolio to target opportunities in the Duterte government’s infrastructure push.
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- May 10 2017
Philippines raises investment limit for pre-need firms
According to the insurance commissioner, the investment threshold has been increased by 2% under the Pre-Need Code.
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- May 4 2017
Insurers protected from local governments in the Philippines
Licensed insurance companies should not be hindered from doing business by local governments, says official.
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- May 3 2017
Philippine life market growing at rapid pace
The sector is expected to register one of the fastest growth rates among emerging markets over the next nine years.
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- April 27 2017
Philippines urged to follow UK reinsurance probe
A senior insurance executive has asked the regulator to take a closer look at foreign reinsurance brokers.
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- April 7 2017
Philippines terrorist threat remains high
While an improved economy has reduced the ranks of unemployed people for terrorists to recruit from, risks remain high.
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- April 6 2017
Philippine HMOs required to seek regulator’s approval
Health-maintenance organisations are now mandated to get clearance before selling products to the public.
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- April 3 2017
BIMA aims to insure 1 billion people worldwide
The insurance firm provides mobile-delivered insurance and health services in emerging markets.
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- March 17 2017
ADB to expand disaster support for Philippines via insurance
The Asian Development Bank is exploring disaster insurance options for one of the countries most vulnerable to natural disasters.
