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XL Catlin estimates $1.48bn of losses from Q3 natcats
Global insurer XL Catlin is estimating $1.48bn (£1.12bn) of losses from natural catastrophes in the third quarter.
Suncorp's Day departs; Cameron tweaks management team
Anthony Day, CEO of insurance at Suncorp and the Australian financial services firm's chief legal officer Kate Olgers are leaving the company.
Ardonagh buys Carole Nash and Mastercover
Newly formed broking group Ardonagh has acquired Altrincham-based motorcycle broker Carole Nash and Hertfordshire-based broker Mastercover.
AIG expects $3bn hit from Q3 losses
US-headquartered global insurer AIG has announced preliminary estimates for natcat losses in the third quarter of 2017.
Zurich's Jadav swaps the UK for Singapore
Anish Jadav has left Zurich in the UK to join the global insurer's Asia operations in Singapore.
Guidewire buys risk analytics firm Cyence
US software house Guidewire has reached an agreement to acquire California-based data and risk analytics firm Cyence for $275m (£210m) through a mix of cash and shares.
MS&AD hit by large hurricane losses
Japanese insurance giant MS&AD has announced preliminary loss estimates for the recent devastating US hurricanes and Mexico earthquake.
GIC Re to IPO this week
Indian state-owned reinsurer GIC Re is to open its initial public offering for 14.2% of the company this week.
Gallagher Bassett partners with icare in New South Wales
Claims service provider Gallagher Bassett has signed a three year agreement with a New South Wales residential building insurance scheme.
CII restructures international division
The Chartered Insurance Institute has restructured its international operations.
Hong Kong Insurance Authority creates insurtech sandbox
The Hong Kong Insurance Authority has introduced an insurtech sandbox initiative to help facilitate digital distribution in the Special Administrative Region.
2017 catastrophes to hit QBE's profits for $600m
Sydney-headquartered global insurer QBE has updated the market that recent losses in Mexico and the US will have a significant impact on full year profits.
Tokio Marine HCC to buy AIG's US medical stop-loss book
Houston based insurer Tokio Marine HCC is to purchase AIG's US medical insurance stop-loss book.
Chubb signs Asia distribution agreement with DBS
Global P&C insurer Chubb has signed a 15 year bancassurance agreement with Singapore-based bank DBS.
Hong Kong and UK regulators sign fintech agreement
The Hong Kong Insurance Authority and the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority signed a fintech co-operation agreement last week.
Asia's demographic risks are growing rapidly
The rapid rate of aging populations in Asia is an increasing concern for individuals, governments, businesses and insurance professionals.
The winners of the Claims Awards Asia-Pacific 2017 were unveiled in Singapore last night at the Marina Mandarin hotel.
The winners of the Claims Awards Asia-Pacific 2017 were unveiled in Singapore last night at the Marina Mandarin hotel.
Munich Re warns on Q3 loss following Harvey and Irma
Reinsurance giant Munich Re has said it could miss its full year 2017 profit target as a result of extensive damage from hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
Customers want more services, says Bain & Co.
There is a growing divide in insurance between low-cost providers and those trying to differentiate themselves by offering more services according to global consultancy Bain & Co.
Generali Asia appoints former AIG executive as chief customer officer
Generali Asia has appointed a former AIG senior executive as chief customer officer for the region.
Axa to "rebalance" IT roles in Asia
Global insurer Axa has said it is "rebalancing some roles in the region" following a report it is cutting around 250 staff from its centralised Asia IT operations in Hong Kong.
Insurtech Q+A: Chris Bayley, co-founder, Cover Genius
Insurance Post asks Chris Bayley, co-founder of Cover Genius, about the global focused insurance start-up and the future of insurtech development.
Group CEO Neal to exit QBE
QBE's group CEO John Neal will step down from the Australia-headquartered global insurer on 31 December.
Report: Zhong An wins IPO approval in Hong Kong
Shanghai-headquartered Zhong An, China's largest internet general insurer, has gained approval for a listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.