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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.
Profile: Oscar Treceno, IMIA
For six years, Oscar Treceno has juggled his day job as head of the engineering and energy department at Helvetia with the role of chairman of the International Association of Engineering Insurers. Post asked him about IMIA's role in today's market.
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.
Marsh restructures global management
Broking giant Marsh has unveiled a new global management structure, including new appointments to its executive management team as part of a global management shake-up, effective immediately.
EY collaborates with insurers on marine blockchain application
Global consultancy EY has been working with insurance firms, software companies, ACORD and global shipping company Maersk to provide a blockchain platform for marine insurance.
Repairs from Cyclone Debbie continue in New Zealand
As some of New Zealand insurer Vero's customers return home this week others will have to wait until Christmas following destruction from powerful Cyclone Debbie in April.
Claims Conference Sydney 2017: four key themes
The inaugural Claims Conference Sydney took place on 29 August. Chairman Andrew Tjaardstra summarises four key themes from the event.
Campbell-Pitt promoted at Crawford in Asia
Global loss adjuster Crawford has given Mike Campbell-Pitt an elevated role in Asia.
Construction and engineering MGA Ensurance launches in UK
Construction and engineering managing general agent Ensurance has launched in the UK this month.
XL Catlin hires former AIG underwriters in Asia
Global insurer XL Catlin has recruited two former AIG experienced members of staff in Asia.
Chubb bolsters cyber underwriting team in Asia-Pacific
Global P&C insurer Chubb has made one promotion and relocated another staff member to bolster its Asia-Pacific cyber team.
Axa's Tanguy Touffut on how Big Data is enabling parametric insurance
Big Data and satellite technology are enabling parametric insurance, explains Tanguy Touffut, CEO of Axa Global Parametrics.
The challenges of Cyclone Debbie
Cyclone Debbie was the costliest natural catastrophe to hit Australia for six years, while the scale of the event spurred innovation among insurers writes Nicky Burridge.
Cunningham Lindsey recruits in Australia and promotes in the Middle East
Global loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey has hired in New South Wales and made a senior promotion in Dubai.
GM Consultant hires in Asia-Pacific
Experienced former broker and underwriter Sue Yen Leow has joined international loss adjuster GM Consultant as business development manager, Asia-Pacific.
MSIG to buy First Capital for £1.25bn
Japanese carrier Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance, part of MS&AD, has acquired Singapore general insurer First Capital for $1.6bn (£1.25bn) from Fairfax Financial.
Nexassure to open specialist MGA in London
Singapore-based MGA Nexassure is set to open a specialist managing general agent in London.
Suncorp's Vero to appeal Tower takeover block
Australian giant Suncorp is appealing a New Zealand Commerce Commission decision to block its takeover bid of rival Tower by its subsidiary Vero.
Hong Kong Observatory hoists typhoon signal 10 as Hato hits
The Hong Kong Observatory has raised typhoon signal 10, increased from signal 9 earlier, as of 9:10am this morning as powerful Typhoon Hato hits the Special Administrative Region.
The cost of Hong Kong's typhoons
A typhoon signal 8 warning can cost Hong Kong's economy as much as HK$4.29bn (£427m) each day writes Swiss Re Corporate Solutions head of north Asia and Hong Kong branch manager Dylan Bryant.