Post - Post Asia May 2017
Welcome to the first Insurance Post Asia app edition.
We are excited to be covering one of the most important general insurance growth stories on the planet.
As the middle class grows quickly and companies look outwards - Asia is proving a popular area to invest for both local and international firms.
While each country is at a different stage of development, Asia has seen significant recent investment in technology, transportation, regulation, infrastructure and talent - meaning risks are growing in addition to the multiple risks that are not already insured.
This regular edition of the Post app and our Asia page www.postonline.co.uk/asia provides a mix of news, analysis and opinion on the region’s progress and how brokers, insurers and reinsurers can best harness opportunities.
Articles in this issue
Hong Kong Insurance Authority appoints CEO and senior directors
The Hong Kong Commissioner of Insurance John Leung Chi-yan has been appointed as CEO of the incoming Insurance Authority for one year.
MS Amlin first to go live as Lloyd’s opens India platform
Lloyd’s has commenced operations in India with MS Amlin the first syndicate to begin underwriting from 1 April.
New Zealand research report warns households over climate change
A report commissioned by the Deep South National Science Challenge has given a stark warning over the impact of sea level rise for New Zealand's residents and their insurance needs.
QBE to apply for European licence outside the UK
Australian giant QBE is planning to apply for a European passporting license outside of the UK as a result of Brexit.
Q&A: Winnie Wong, Asia Insurance
Insurance Post asked one of Hong Kong's most experienced insurance professionals about her latest role as CEO of Asia Insurance.
Vietnam's growing flood threat
A rapidly rising population in the areas most exposed to flood could make losses in Vietnam an imminent problem for the industry.
How connectivity can improve our health
By 2020 it is estimated there could be 30 billion connected devices worldwide – more than four devices for every person alive.
Asia Analysis: Cambodia's slow insurance journey
A stable political situation and the introduction of more regulations will help spur Cambodia's insurance market writes Nicky Burridge.
China: The new silk road
China’s One Belt, One Road initiative is one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects the world has ever seen.
Hong Kong grapples with healthcare inflation
In the second most expensive place in the world for private medical insurance insurers and the government are trying to tackle Hong Kong's multiple healthcare challenges.