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IC forms task force to streamline Insurance Code

By Ted P. Torres | September 4, 2013 - 12:00am

The Insurance Commission (IC) is forming a task force to streamline provisions in the recently passed amendments to the 1974...

Business

PPI rehab plan out this month despite mounting opposition

By Ted P. Torres | July 24, 2012 - 12:00am

Despite the pressure from disgruntled plan holders and other interest groups, the Department of Finance (DOF) is determined to finalize the rehabilitation of troubled Prudential Plans Inc. (PPI) this month.

Banking

ADB extends expiring microinsurance grant

By Ted P. Torres | July 22, 2012 - 12:00am

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has extended its technical assistance of $1-million for the further development of microinsurance in the Philippines.

Business

10 life insurance firms in talks for possible 'mega merger'

By Ted P. Torres | October 6, 2011 - 12:00am

Facing the prospect of failing to meet new minimum capital requirements, 10 of the country’s life insurers are reportedly in talks for a mega-merger that is expected to shake up the industry, sources told The...

Business

8 life insurance firms mull 'super broker'

By Ted P. Torres | August 16, 2011 - 12:00am

Eight life insurance companies are putting their heads together in search of a permanent solution to the nagging capitalization issue. The target: To meet the proposed minimum paid-up capital level of P750 million...

Banking

Non-life insurers Empire, CCC in merger talks

By Ted P. Torres | March 20, 2011 - 12:00am

In a continued shakeup in the local insurance industry, two mid-sized non-life insurance companies are reportedly in advanced merger talks while several others are contemplating merger and acquisition (M&A) or consolidation,...

Business