Motivating insurance M&A
July 16, 2014 | BY
clpstaff &clp articlesThe CIRC has made it easier for insurance companies to engage in M&A. Although the Commission maintains a strict supervisory role in transactions, its motive for deregulation is clear. More reforms are in the pipeline for this complex and competitive market
On March 21, the China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) issued the Measures for the Administration of Acquisitions and Mergers of Insurance Companies (保险公司收购合并管理办法) (M&A Measures), which came into force on June 1. The move is welcomed by the insurance market as