Asia
Intel makes £12.5bn driverless car software acquisition
US chipmaking giant Intel has bought Israeli software company Mobileye for £12.5bn ($15.3bn) placing a big bet on the future of driverless cars.
Over 850 claims from weekend Auckland flooding
Over 850 insurance claims have been received by New Zealand's insurers after flash floods in the Auckland area.
Insurers playing insurtech catch-up in Asia, says Baker McKenzie
Insurers are playing insurtech catch-up compared to their financial services' peers in Asia says a leading law firm.
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.
AIA's Tucker to join HSBC
Mark Tucker, group CEO and president of Hong Kong-headquartered AIA, is leaving the Asia life insurer to join international banking group HSBC.
Charles Taylor eyes potential $6.1 trillion insurance market after solid 2016
London-headquartered global insurance services firm Charles Taylor is confident of global expansion after posting solid 2016 results.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions opens Kuala Lumpur office
Swiss Re's commercial insurance arm has opened an office in Kuala Lumpur.
Suncorp hit by 11,000 Sydney hailstorm claims
The 18 February Sydney hailstorm will cost Brisbane-based financial services group Suncorp between A$150m (£93.4m) and A$170m.
New South Wales signs legislation to replace insurance emergency levy
The state of New South Wales has signed legislation this week to end the insurance tax to fund emergency services.
Hong Kong government advisory report laments reinsurance failings
A Hong Kong government advisory group is recommending changes in captive, marine and reinsurance regulations to help turnaround the SAR's Asia hub status.
Sydney hailstorm brings IAG to within A$126m of nat cat allowance
Sydney's dramatic hailstorm on 18 February has cost Australian insurer IAG at least A$160m (£99m) in claims so far.
PICC's Yincheng resigns
Wang Yincheng, executive director, vice chairman and president of Chinese insurer PICC, has resigned according to the firm.
Berkshire Hathaway hires for Asia expansion
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty has hired two senior insurance professionals as the insurer introduces personal accident to Hong Kong and Singapore.
Allianz's Asia P&C profits fell 22% in 2016
Allianz saw P&C profits fall 22% in Asia last year to €58m (£49.5m) from €74m in 2015.
Fosun helps The Floow raise £13m
UK telematics technology provider The Floow has raised £13m for equity investment from a variety of international funds.
Strong insurance competition in Australia, says broker association
Australia's National Insurance Brokers' Association has responded to an Australian parliamentary inquiry into general insurance.
Benard swaps Axa Gulf for Generali Asia
Fabrice Benard has been appointed regional head of P&C retail for Italian giant Generali's Asia operations.
Interview: Sian Fisher, Chartered Insurance Institute
A year into her role as CII CEO, Sian Fisher speaks to Martin Croucher about tackling discrimination and her plans for the body
JLT posts robust Asia-Pacific 2016 results
Last year UK-headquartered international broker JLT grew revenues and profits in Asia and was buoyed by a good employee benefits performance in Australia and New Zealand.
Crawford & Company reports improved financial results for 2016
Crawford & Company has reported improved financial results in 2016 with a net income attributable to shareholders of $36m (£28.9m), up from a net loss of $45.5m in 2015.
QBE estimates UK discount rate liabilities of £129m
Australian insurer QBE is expecting a one-off increase of $160m (£129m) for outstanding claims liabilities following a UK Ministry of Justice decision on the personal injury discount rate.
Slater and Gordon hit by A$350m UK writedown
Melbourne-based personal injury law firm Slater and Gordon made a loss of A$425.1m (£263m) in the first six months of the firm's financial year to the end of 31 December.
AIA's Tucker sees 7% China penetration in 2030
Mark Tucker, CEO of Hong Kong-headquartered life insurer AIA, sees great potential for his company and others in China.
QBE appoints McMillan as COO
Sydney-headquartered QBE has appointed former CEO of Aviva Europe and chairman of global health insurance David McMillan as group chief operations officer.