Asia
AIG sees 87% spike in Greater China cyber enquiries following Wanna Cry
Following the global ransomware attack named as Wanna Cry in May Asian firms are becoming more interested in cyber insurance.
Over $10bn of China economic losses in six weeks, says Aon Benfield
Aon Benfield's nat cat experts Impact Forecasting has recorded over $10bn of economic losses in China over a six week summer period following heavy flooding.
Markel hires political risk underwriter in Singapore
Specialist insurer Markel has recruited a political risk underwriter in Asia.
Flooding and storms wreak havoc across Asia
As Typhoon Noru approaches Japan flooding has killed over 250 people across Asia over the last few weeks and caused hundreds of millions of dollars of damage.
Uncertainty hampering M&A activity, says Clyde and Co
Corporate uncertainty around Brexit and tighter Chinese monetary controls has been hampering M&A activity in global insurance this year according to international legal firm Clyde and Co.
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.
Germany spurs Axa's first half global P&C results
Paris-headquartered insurer Axa's 2017 P&C results for the first half were buoyed by strong performances in Germany, its EMEA-LatAm business and Axa Corporate Solutions.
AIG's global commercial premiums fell 15% in Q2
US global insurance giant AIG posted a 102.7% combined operating ratio for commercial lines in the second quarter.
Suncorp's FY insurance profits climb 30% in Australia; drop 55% in New Zealand
Brisbane-headquartered financial services group Suncorp saw mixed results in its two key insurance markets for the full year ending 30 June.
QBE to repay millions in Australia following add-on review
Australian giant QBE will repay customers A$15.9m (£9.6m) following a review of add-on insurance sales by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
Willis Towers Watson's Schreiber to join JLT in Hong Kong
Willis Towers Watson senior director Kurt Schreiber will be leaving the global and broking advisory firm to join rival JLT.
India's increasing use of employment law
No-one could have anticipated that Donald Trump’s election as president of the United States would lead to an increase in employment litigation in India, but that is precisely what has happened.
China's regulator wants insurers to help "stabilise" society
China's regulator the China Insurance Regulatory Commission is determined to continue its reform of the insurance sector.
Tranquillo promoted at FM Global
Stefano Tranquillo, FM Global's senior vice president and regional manager Asia-Pacific, has been promoted.
Munich Re warns on New Zealand earthquake capacity
A senior member at Munich Re has given a warning on the ability to provide earthquake cover in New Zealand in the future.
Australian broker Honan creates technology division
Melbourne-headquartered broker Honan Insurance has created a technology division to enhance its client capabilities.
Insurance Post to host Claims Conference Sydney
The inaugural Claims Conference Sydney will take place on 29 August at the Radisson Blu Plaza.
Suncorp's Tower bid rejected by Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission in New Zealand has rejected Brisbane-headquartered Suncorp's bid to buy New Zealand insurer Tower outright.
Aetna buys Bupa Thailand
US-headquartered global health insurer Aetna has purchased UK health provider Bupa's Thailand operations.
IAG hires chief digital officer from News Corp
Australian giant IAG has hired Mark Drasutis, News Corp Australia's chief product officer for digital.
Hong Kong broker sees IPO plan halted
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has halted, at least temporarily, the attempted listing of a Hong Kong corporate insurance broker.
Howden acquires Sterling Knight in Singapore
Howden, the retail broking arm of Hyperion Insurance Group, has bought SME specialist broker Sterling Knight in Singapore for an undisclosed sum.
Markel appoints Deepika Mathur to lead entry into Indian market
Markel International has appointed Deepika Mathur to lead its entry into the Indian market.
India Q+A: Sainesh Dar, Chartered Insurance Institute
Insurance Post speaks with the Chartered Insurance Institute's South Asia and Middle East regional head Sainesh Dar about the organisation's work in India.