CIRC issues 2008 insurance intermediaries report

In 2008, insurance intermediary organs across China raked in a premium income of 804.35 billion yuan.

• Dalian Shipbuilding ranked 5th-largest
• Light bus market growth slips
• Insurance surveyor Dayang's illegalities exposed
• China to have specialized liability insurer
• Floating premium rates continue in Shanghai
• Dozens of models on 2nd-half new car bulletin
• New domestic cars at Guangzhou show
• Higher threshold for insurers
• Prices polarize steel market
• 62 new car models debut in 1st half

• Overview of heavy-duty truck sector in 2005-2006
• CCB chief risk supervisors in place
• Banking opening-up overdone
• VC investment brisk in China