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China - July 01, 2020

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵtoday announced its China subsidiary, XL É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ (China) Company Limited has received green light from China Banking and É«¶à¶àÊÓƵ Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) to change its business license in China from an insurance license to reinsurance. The new reinsurance legal entity will be named XL Reinsurance (China) Company Limited (É«¶à¶àÊÓƵRe China) after the registration process is finalized.  With a strong S&P A+ financial strength rating, É«¶à¶àÊÓƵRe China will be the first reinsurance subsidiary domiciled in Shanghai and the first foreign-owned reinsurance subsidiary in China. It will provide non-life reinsurance in China.

Commenting on the development, Peter Schmidt, Chief Executive Emerging Markets and CUO Credit and Surety – Reinsurance said: “Being the first foreign-owned reinsurance subsidiary in China further demonstrates AXA XL’s commitment to the Chinese market. This move is in line with the Shanghai Government’s policy of establishing the Shanghai international reinsurance centre.”

Ann Chua, Head of Asia for AXA XL’s reinsurance business commented: “In order to get closer to our clients and deepen our local insights, we have strengthened our in-country team. This, coupled with our international underwriting experience and strong balance sheet, means we can provide our clients and brokers with even greater value and services in this important and dynamic market.”

“We appreciate the continued support and trust from our cedants and brokers who have been working with us for many years. China is a key market for us, and we look forward to continuing these partnerships as an onshore reinsurer,” added Phil Xue, Head of Reinsurance and Country Manager for China.

É«¶à¶àÊÓƵis one of the world’s largest P&C reinsurers with a leading position in all major global reinsurance markets.

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