Life premiums fell in 2011 as a result of regulatory restrictions causing insurers to adjust their product portfolio. While the effects are expected to be short-lived, the low interest rate environment and volatile equity markets are keeping earnings down, and negative spread remains an issue.
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With NT$113 billion (US$3.8 billion) in premium income, Taiwan’s non-life sector is far smaller than its life counterpart. However, the outlook for it is more upbeat, with market watchers optimistic that barring any major catastrophe, non-life business will continue to grow profitably.
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By Mr C.T. Chang, Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law
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The Indian life insurance industry is going through a major churn. To compete in this market, Indian promoters need to keep pumping in capital and adjust strategies to remain productive.
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