Asia
India's government wants monthly insurer reports
Monthly reports in India to show progress, hurdles and new measures at insurers.
XL hires construction underwriter from Zurich in Singapore
XL has appointed David Poh as construction underwriting manager, Asia.
Miller appoints O'Neil in Singapore client role
Specialist broker Miller Insurance has appointed Nick O'Neil in a new business development and client servicing role in Singapore in its Asian facultative reinsurance business.
Cyber risk is a "top concern" in Asia, says Marsh
A Marsh survey of insurance buyers at the Advisen Cyber Liability Insights conference in Singapore held on 9 April showed data privacy and cyber risk are a growing concern for businesses across the continent.
Manslaughter charges over Lamma Island ferry accident
The captains of the two vessels which collided off Lamma Island in Hong Kong on 1 October have been charged with manslaughter.
Indian regulator weary of fake insurers
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority in India has warned the general public to be careful of logistic services providers selling insurance illegally.
Taiwan warns citizens to delay trips to South Korea
Taiwan's foreign ministry has asked its citizens to delay trips to South Korea for business, holidays and education.
Andrew Jones appointed CEO of Thomas Miller for Asia-Pacific
Andrew Jones has been appointed CEO of Thomas Miller (Asia-Pacific) from the beginning of April.
Warren Merritt joins Lockton in Australia
Lockton has recruited the former Asia CEO of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Warren Merritt to join its Australian operation.
Turkish insurance sector to receive investment boost
Asian and European investors will focus on Turkey's insurance sector in 2013, particularly as a result of government incentives offered in private pension plans, according to Ernst & Young.
Four Japanese carmakers recall 3.4m vehicles
Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mazda caught out by auto parts maker Takata which supplied potentially faulty airbags.
First Myanmar private insurers to launch in June
12 private insurers who won government licenses last year will start operations in June in Myanmar, the first time private insurers have been allowed to trade in the country.
South Korea blames cyber attack on North Korea as tensions mount
South Korea says cyber attack on broadcasters and banks in March was cyber warfare from a military spy agency in North Korea, as North Korea readies rockets.
Employees' compensation: Hong Kong headache
Nicky Burridge finds out why employees' compensation is causing such a big headache for insurers in Hong Kong.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty names Hong Kong CEO as regional financial lines head
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty is to dispatch its Hong Kong chief exec to London in a new role as regional financial lines head.
Non-traditional capacity hits Asian market at April renewals
Dynamic capital growth and ample reinsurance capacity resulted in a relatively stable renewal at April 1, 2013, according to Guy Carpenter.
Top five Asian news stories
Here are a round up of the top five Asian news stories from www.insuranceinsight.com in the last seven days.
April reinsurance renewal rates were competitive
Increased capital and competition meant similar or falling reinsurance rates in April despite a predicted active 2013 hurricane season, according to corporate stockbroker Westhouse.
China to monitor insurers' asset management
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission has created a committee to monitor insurers management of their assets.
View from the Top: Take risks on bright young things
My two-year-old can’t talk yet, but he can give me a tutorial on the use of my iPad. There is more to this statement than a reflection on my ability to use handheld computers.
55m affected by disasters in China and the Philippines in 2012
New research shows China and the Philippines were the countries most affected by disasters last year.
Strike hurts Hong Kong port operator
Hongkong International Terminals is struggling to settle a strike dispute that has hurt business badly.
Ironshore’s Pembroke Syndicate authorised to offer coverage through Lloyd’s Japan
Ironshore International’s Lloyd’s Pembroke Syndicate has been authorised by the Japanese Financial Services Authority to offer representations and warranties coverage through Lloyd’s Japan.
Capita launches London market risk capture programme
Capita Insurance Services aims to improve efficiency in the London market by applying its market level risk capture programme already used by managing agents with service companies in Singapore.