Asian insurers' foreign property allocation tipped to rise

Jul 13, 2014

Buoyed by asset growth, but impeded by low yields and a lack of suitable assets at home, Asian insurers are turning their focus to overseas property, despite various challenges.

Asian insurers' foreign property allocation tipped to rise

Spurred by relaxed regulations, rapid industry growth and the continuing search for yield, Asian insurers are forecast to boost investment in real estate to $205 billion by 2018 from $130 billion last year.

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