As you pass through Taipei's major business districts, it is common to see office buildings adorned with the names of insurance companies. Indeed, about half of the grade-A office buildings in the city are owned by domestic insurers, which would be an extraordinary level in any other market.

Passing through Taipei's major business districts, it is common to see office buildings adorned with names of insurance companies. Indeed, about half of the grade-A office buildings in the city are owned by domestic insurers, with these companies accounting for about 40 per cent of turnover in the past few years.