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Axa to merge life and general insurance businesses in Singapore
Axa will merge its life, health and general insurance businesses in Singapore from 1 January 2017.
Axa eyes Bluefin sale, says report
Axa is in talks to offload its UK commercial broking operation Bluefin to international broking giant Marsh according to Sky News.
IUMI to open Asia office in Hong Kong
The International Union of Marine Insurance is set to open an Asia office in Hong Kong.
China Oceanwide to buy Genworth
Chinese investment firm China Oceanwide Holdings has bought struggling US mortgage and life insurer Genworth Financial for $2.7bn (£2.2bn) in cash.
Hong Kong hit by flash flooding as city prepares for Typhoon Haima
Hong Kong was hit by flash flooding on Wednesday as the outer band of Typhoon Sarika brought heavy rain and strong winds to the Special Administrative Region.
Moore Stephens eyes Asia expansion for Rulebook
Advisory firm Moore Stephens' insurance arm is offering its underwriting tool to the Asian market.
Asian insurers urged to improve customer-centricity
Insurers need to have deeper engagement with their customers and understand the technology involved according to a senior panel discussion on customer-centricity at the East Asia Insurance Congress 2016.
Brexit a 'stumbling block' for globalisation, Lloyd's Asia boss warns
The head of Lloyd's Asia-Pacific has described Brexit as "one of the biggest stumbling blocks for globalisation".
Peak Re and warranty MGA Nexassure partner in Asia
Hong Kong-based extended warranty MGA Nexassure has secured a reinsurance partnership with Hong Kong-headquartered reinsurer Peak Re for insurers in Asia.
Australian insurer offers gender-neutral option
Perth-based health insurer HIF is offering customers the chance to write "other" on policy forms.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty expands to Macau
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance has gained an insurance and reinsurance license for Macau.
Asia Capital Re sells to Chinese investment firms
Singapore-based ACR Capital Holdings' shareholders have agreed to sell the reinsurance firm to two Shenzhen state-owned firms.
Sompo reaches agreement with Endurance's board for $6.3bn acquisition
Japanese property and casualty insurer Sompo Holdings has agreed to acquire Bermuda based P&C insurer Endurance Specialty for $6.3bn (£4.96bn) or $93 a share.
Rawlins leaves Insurance Australia Group
IAG's head of Digital Labs Claire Rawlins has left the insurer.
Qatar Re granted Singapore license
Qatar Re has been granted a license to operate in Singapore.
Lau swaps XL Catlin for Tokio Marine Kiln in Hong Kong
Tokio Marine Kiln has appointed Kin Lau as head of the international insurer's Hong Kong office.
Hong Kong Federation of Insurers confident over claims database
The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers is mindful of privacy issues around the implementation of a centralised claims' database in the Special Administrative Region.
Meranti insured losses could reach $1.15bn, says AIR Worldwide
Insured losses from September typhoon Meranti could reach $1.15bn (£850m) according to catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide.
XL Catlin promotes Chambers to Hong Kong country manager
XL Catlin has promoted Jamie Chambers, the insurer's Asia-Pacific aerospace leader, to head its Hong Kong office.
Zurich combines global corporate and commercial divisions
Zurich's global corporate business is to be merged with its other commercial operations to create a division called commercial insurance.
Huge opportunity for insurers to diversify offerings, says Bain
Insurers have a huge opportunity to sell insurance related products according to customer research conducted by consultancy Bain and Research Now.
Insured losses of Louisiana floods to cost at least $8.5bn, says AIR Worldwide
According to catastrophe modeling experts AIR Worldwide the recent devastating flooding in Louisiana will cost the industry between $8.5bn (£6.1bn) and $11bn.
Axa's Bouas-Laurent swaps Germany for Asia
Etienne Bouas-Laurent, former chief financial officer at Axa Germany, has been appointed CEO of life and savings and distribution for Axa Asia.
QBE hires Teixeira for bancassurance and emerging markets' roles
Australian giant QBE has hired Marcelo Teixeira in a dual role.