Hong Kong
Global insurance premiums top pre-crisis levels at $4.3trn according to study
Global insurance premiums grew by 2.7% in inflation adjusted terms in 2010 to $4.3 trn, climbing above pre-crisis levels, according to a new study by The City UK.
Overseas focus - China: a market of opportunity?
With an enormous population and low insurance penetration, China should be a market ripe for entering. Jakki May finds out it isn't as simple as it sounds but reveals an appetite for change and growth.
BLG to close Singapore office
Insurance law firm Barlow Lyde & Gilbert will close its office in Singapore following its merger with Clyde & Co.
Two join Towers Watson in Asia
Towers Watson has strengthened its private markets research resources in Asia with the appointment of Richard Tan and Agnes Lee to its Hong Kong office.
Hardy sets December 2010 start date for Singapore operation
Hardy Underwriting Bermuda has announced the opening of its new Singapore office.
Mooted HSBC GI sale a sign of the times
HSBC’s mooted plan to sell its general insurance arm is part of a growing trend of banks “retrenching”, according to an analyst.
Giggins to spearhead Miller's Asian plans
Martin Giggins has joined Miller’s Hong Kong office to spearhead the development of its financial services business in the Asia region.
Lamp lines up ABS targets as Thai operation opens
Gibraltar-based legal expenses and private medical insurer Lamp is targeting $500m (£305m) premium in the first two years of its new Thailand operation.
RSA names Hong Kong CEO
RSA has appointed Singapore country manager Chris Colahan as its new Hong Kong chief executive.
Markel appoints Hong Kong chief
Markel International has appointed Ada Lam as development underwriter and head of its new Hong Kong office.
Lloyd’s broker launches Asian operations
International Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker Swinglehurst has launched a new venture in Hong Kong.
Singapore insurance market poses threat to London warns Marsh
The London market needs to think about how it is responding to the expanding Singapore market if it is going to be competitive with rates.