HONG KONG -- (BUSINESS WIRE) --
A.M. Best Co. analysts and regional experts will discuss the state of insurance and reinsurance in China in a webinar on October 19. A.M. Best recently published a special report on insurance and reinsurance developments in the region titled, "China Life & Non-Life - Market Review. China: A Dangerous Wind or An Opportunity? A.M. Best's Perspective." The one-hour event begins at 3 p.m. Beijing time, which is 8 a.m. BST and 3 a.m. EDT.
There is no charge to register. Visit www.ambest.com/chinawebinar10.
Registrants can submit questions in advance or during the webinar. To download a copy of this free report in English, please visit http://www.ambest.com/press/092001chinareport.pdf. For Simplified Chinese, please go to http://www.ambest.com/press/092001chinareportchinese.pdf.
"For domestic and overseas insurers and reinsurers, China represents a great opportunity, but continuing evolution is key to its success," said Head of Market Analysis and report author Yvette Essen. "Pricing and commission levels are beginning to improve, although competitive pressures remain as more companies recognize the opportunity China presents."
Ms. Essen will be joined in the presentation and discussion by members of A.M. Best's analytical team for the region, including:
- Moungmo Lee, General Manager
- Billy Kwan, Managing Senior Financial Analyst
- Stella Ng, Managing Senior Financial Analyst
Discussion topics will include:
- The state of life and non-life markets;
- Insurance penetration;
- The role of insurance within the regional economy;
- A.M. Best rating activity;
- Market share of the top insurers;
- Consolidation;
- China's reinsurance market;
- How the regulatory environment is affecting insurance development; and
- Challenges and opportunities.
Founded in 1899, A.M. Best Company is a global full-service credit rating organization dedicated to serving the financial and health care service industries, including insurance companies, banks, hospitals and health care system providers. For more information, visit www.ambest.com.
CONTACT:
A.M. Best Co.
Yvette Essen, +(44) 20 7397 0322
Head of Market Analysis
yvette.essen@ambest.com
or
Moungmo Lee, +852-2827-3402
General Manager
moungmo.lee@ambest.com