Asia
Peak Re establishes Labuan office
Peak Re has been granted "approval-in-principle" by the Labuan Financial Services Authority for a general reinsurance license.
Blog: London needs to get global
To maintain its competitive position, the London insurance market needs to become a truly global hub, write Chris Beazley, CEO of the London Market Group, and Paul Clark, partner at the Boston Consulting Group
Generali appoints Soo as Asia head of health
Generali has appointed former Munich Re manager Dr Hak Hong Soo as regional head of health Asia.
Markel appoints trade credit underwriter in Asia
Specialist insurer Markel International has recruited in Singapore from trade credit insurer Atradius.
Steadfast acquires a stake in global network Unison
Australian broking group Steadfast has agreed to acquire a non-controlling stake (less than 50%) for an undisclosed amount in the third largest global network group Unison Brokers.
Wyatt returns to Clyde & Co in Australia
International insurance law firm Clyde & Co has recruited a partner from Australian firm Sparke Helmore who used to work for them.
Thailand considers compulsory travel insurance
Thailand's government is considering introducing compulsory travel insurance for all tourists following a series of serious incidents.
QBE opts for Brussels EU base
Australian global insurer QBE has decided to move its EU headquarters from London to Brussels.
Q&A - SmartChoice.pk CEO and co-founder Sibtain Jiwani
Smart Choice CEO and co-founder Sibtain Jiwani tells Jonathan Swift about the challenges of building a Pakistan-based insurtech business in an immature, yet potentially lucrative market.
Seven countries cut diplomatic ties with Qatar
It has become a lot harder to travel to Qatar this week following a major diplomatic spat.
ICA backs Tasmania flood review report
The Insurance Council of Australia is backing calls for the government to invest in more disaster mitigation after last year's deadly flooding in Tasmania.
Singapore's NTUC teams up with IBM to use AI for claims
Singapore insurer NTUC Income has agreed to use IBM's capabilities to help automate hospital claims.
Manila casino attack has "doubtful" links to terrorism, says Philippines police
A deadly attack in casino Resorts World Manila has left many dead and injured.
Suncorp adopts AI for claims
Brisbane-headquartered insurer Suncorp is using artificial intelligence to help it create self-service claims for at fault car crashes.
Hong Kong digital roundtable: five thoughts
In May Insurance Post held a roundtable with senior digital leaders from brokers, insurers, reinsurers and start-ups in Hong Kong in association with global interconnection platform and colocation provider Equinix.
Interview: Andrew Horton, Beazley
Beazley CEO Andrew Horton speaks to Post about the company's UK, Europe and international expansion programme.
Post to launch Mumbai Insurance Club
The inaugural Mumbai Insurance Club will be on 15 June.
New South Wales defers fire and emergency services levy
Australia's insurers are calculating the cost of a political decision to delay the introduction of a fire and emergency services levy in New South Wales on 1 July.
Verisk rolls out property data tool for Hong Kong
US-headquartered data and technology firm Verisk Analytics is offering access to detailed property data for Hong Kong.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions appoints Rake as CEO Asia-Pacific
Swiss Re's insurance arm has promoted its head of South East Asia Jonathan Rake to head of Asia-Pacific.
Japan's earthquake gap
Despite being in a major earthquake zone the take up of insurance in Japan is relatively low. David Worsfold examines why.
McAdams promoted at XL Catlin to global role
XL Catlin UK and Ireland marine leader Rob McAdams has been promoted.
Start-up Acko raises $30m for India digital disruptor
Mumbai-based start-up Acko has raised $30m (£23.3m) in seed funding to launch a digital-only general insurer.
AIA extends Tottenham Hotspur sponsorship
Hong Kong-headquartered Asia life and health insurer AIA has extended its sponsorship agreement with English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur until the end of the 2021/22 season.