Swiss Re
Swiss Re's first half profit falls 35% as Cyclone Debbie costs reach $360m
Global reinsurance giant Swiss Re saw powerful Cyclone Debbie contribute towards a 35% fall in profit in the first half of 2017 while gross written premiums declined by over $1.5bn (£1.14bn).
Insuring the Pacific: where cyclones can cost half a nation's GDP
The growing impact of climate change on the Pacific Islands just adds another layer of catastrophe risk to an already highly vulnerable group of countries.
Lloyd’s Secrett joins Tokio Millennium Re
Tokio Millennium Re has named Lloyd's interim head of underwriting performance Brian Secrett as chief underwriting officer.
Ex-Swiss Re boss Michel Liès to be Zurich chairman
Former Swiss Re CEO Michel Liès has been proposed as the chairman for Zurich from next year.
Group risk: A group safety net
With state benefits set at low levels, the safety net of group risk cover has never been more valuable. But although sales are creeping up, providers and advisers believe there is much more that could be done to grow the market
Swiss Re GI unit opens Manchester office to target regional business
Swiss Re's general insurance unit, Corporate Solutions, has opened an office in Manchester to grow its regional commercial business.
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.
Swiss Re's Q1 profits hit by Cyclone Debbie
Swiss Re's first quarter 2017 after tax profits fell 53% compared with Q1 2016 to $656m (£511m) after a $350m hit from Cyclone Debbie.
Swiss Re establishes a regional legal entity in Singapore
Swiss Re has established a regional legal entity in Singapore for its reinsurance business unit in order to strengthen its "commitment to Asia".
Swiss Re estimates Debbie claims at $350m
Swiss Re has estimated its claims burden from Cyclone Debbie in Australia at around $350m (£278m).
Global insured disaster losses hit $54bn in 2016: Swiss Re
Natural catastrophes and man-made disasters in 2016 resulted in insured losses of $54bn (£43bn), an increase of 46%, according to Swiss Re's latest Sigma study.
Insurance Council of Australia appoints Suncorp's Day as president
Following the sudden departure of QBE's former group COO Colin Fagen earlier this year, the Insurance Council of Australia has named his replacement as president.
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.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions opens Kuala Lumpur office
Swiss Re's commercial insurance arm has opened an office in Kuala Lumpur.
Swiss Re CUO to step down
Swiss Re’s Matthias Weber is to step down as group chief underwriting officer.
Swiss Re Q4 profit drops 45% due to nat cat claims
Reinsurance giant Swiss Re has reported a 45% drop in fourth quarter net profit, citing costly natural catastrophe claims for the fall in profit.
Ten more insurance firms join Blockchain pilot
Ten more insurance companies have joined a pilot scheme to test the impact of Blockchain on the industry.
Insurance United Against Dementia calls on industry to help raise £10m for research institute
Campaign aims to unite the sector against the biggest cause of death in UK
This week: Decisions, scorecards and a viable alternative
After a slow start to 2017 I suddenly had lots of decisions to make this week about holidays, extracurricular activites and building plans (for my extension).
Swiss Re and XL Catlin get go-ahead for Indian branches
Swiss Re and XL Catlin have both received the go-ahead from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India to open a branch in Mumbai.
Swiss Re granted approval for Mumbai office
Reinsurance giant Swiss Re has been granted a branch license for India and will open up an office in Mumbai at the beginning of February.
Compre takes on RW Gibbon legacy book
Insurance and reinsurance legacy specialist Compre has acquired a legacy business portfolio from Swiss Re International.
2017 outlook: Asia's exciting insurance potential
The coming year looks set to be an exciting but challenging one for general insurers in Asia as strong growth continues in many markets across the region writes Nicky Burridge.