Asia
Asia Analysis: Hong Kong's electric roads
The growing popularity of electric vehicles in Hong Kong is creating opportunities and challenges for motor insurers writes Nicky Burridge.
Huge opportunity for insurers to diversify offerings, says Bain
Insurers have a huge opportunity to sell insurance related products according to customer research conducted by consultancy Bain and Research Now.
Axa's Bouas-Laurent swaps Germany for Asia
Etienne Bouas-Laurent, former chief financial officer at Axa Germany, has been appointed CEO of life and savings and distribution for Axa Asia.
QBE hires Teixeira for bancassurance and emerging markets' roles
Australian giant QBE has hired Marcelo Teixeira in a dual role.
AIG sells Ascot stake to Canadian pension firm
Insurance giant AIG has sold its 20% stake in Ascot Underwriting and fully-owned subsidiary Ascot Corporate Name to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for $1.1bn (£840m).
XL Catlin to acquire Lloyd's MGA in Australia
Global insurer XL Catlin has entered into an agreement with Paul Hines, the owner of Sydney-based Brooklyn Underwriting, to acquire the MGA.
Australian Securities and Investments Commission targets add-ons
Some of Australia's largest insurers have been named in a critical report examining car insurance add-ons sold by car dealers.
CILA enters into partnership with Malaysian Insurance Institute and Singapore College of Insurance
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has entered a partnership with the Malaysian Insurance Institute which will see the Malaysian body promote chartered status in the territory.
Rebranded Ed takes its name from Lloyd's roots
Newly rebranded Ed, the international broker formerly known as Cooper Gay, has revealed to Post the inspiration behind the name is Lloyd's founder Edward Lloyd.
Claims Awards Asia-Pacific 2016: The winners
The winners of the Claims Awards Asia-Pacific 2016 were announced on 8 September in Singapore.
Career file: Jack Howell
Zurich has appointed Jack Howell as its new Asia-Pacific CEO. He is expected to join the company on 1 September and will be based in Taikoo, Hong Kong.
QBE reduces Hong Kong workforce by 20 for "better efficiency"
Australia-headquartered global insurer QBE informed 20 of its Hong Kong staff on 6 September they were being made redundant.
Swan returns to Asia for Lloyd's compliance role
Kim Swan, most recently senior manager - international regulatory affairs at Lloyd's, has returned to Asia.
Chubb targets China's marine market
Chubb is now offering insurance for importers, exporters and transport operators working in the Chinese marine market.
State of the Nation: Lloyd's and the London Market: Deepening the talent pool
The second part of the research asks what diversity means to Lloyd’s and the London Market and how can it attract young talent and people from outside the profession into insurance?
Foister swaps Liberty for Markel energy in Singapore
Timothy Foister has left Liberty International to join Markel in Singapore.
Tardy leaves Paris for Axa Asia marketing and digital role
Global insurer Axa has appointed Frederic Tardy as its Asia chief marketing, digital, data and customer officer.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions gains Hong Kong license
Swiss Re's general insurance arm Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has been authorised to place general insurance business in or from Hong Kong.
Fosun's insurance profits fall as revenues more than double in first half
Chinese conglomerate Fosun's insurance division saw mixed fortunes in the first half of 2016.
Hiscox completes sale of Hong Kong Direct Asia operation
Hiscox-owned Direct Asia has completed the sale of its Hong Kong operation to Hong Kong-based financial services group Well Link.
Peak Re completes 50% acquisition of Caribbean insurer
Hong Kong-based reinsurer Peak Re has completed the 50% acquisition of Caribbean-insurer Nagico.
State of the Nation: Lloyd's and the London Market: The march of Globalisation
For Post’s third research project of 2016, Michèle Bacchus asks Lloyd’s and London Market players for their views on globalisation, diversity and the future of the market.
Global renewal rates fall for 13th consecutive quarter, says Marsh
Global commercial insurance renewal rates dropped 3.6% in the second quarter of 2016 according to the Marsh Global Insurance Market Index.
Rios rejoins Allianz for Asia-Pacific risk role
Diego Rios has returned to Allianz as chief risk officer for Allianz Asia-Pacific.