Asia
Post Webinar: The route to market in Hong Kong
In the third webinar of Post's 'Shaping the Profession' Hong Kong series supported by the Chartered Insurance Institute we discuss the route to market for life insurance.
Claims Club Asia-Pacific readies for Singapore and Sydney
The Claims Club Asia-Pacific has two events this month in Singapore and Sydney.
Tay joins Axa as Asia chief risk officer
Annie Tay has joined Axa in Asia as the chief risk officer for the region.
Greenwood takes on international role at CII
Mark Greenwood, the Chartered Insurance Institute's Asia-Pacific regional director, has taken on the new role of international director.
Six 'driverless' taxis take to the road in Singapore
US software company Nutonomy is offering free rides in six 'driverless' taxis in Singapore from today.
XL Catlin bolsters Asia-Pacific political risk team
XL Catlin has made a senior underwriting appointment in Sydney.
Steadfast's profits and revenues climb in 2015/16
Steadfast, the Australian general insurance broker and broker network, had a solid year of growth in the financial year ending 30 June 2016.
Winnie Wong to return in Hong Kong
Former Aon Hong Kong CEO Winnie Wong is returning to the market at a local insurer.
FM Global breaks ground on £45m loss prevention facility in Singapore
International commercial insurer FM Global has broken ground on a S$80m (£45m) education facility in Singapore.
Chubb expands Clifford's role in Asia-Pacific
Chubb's regional head of casualty for Asia-Pacific Adam Clifford has been given an expanded role.
Chiu takes on Zurich global corporate role in Hong Kong
The founder of Dual Asia has been given a different role at Zurich Hong Kong after running financial lines for Greater China.
IAG posts solid results in 'challenging conditions'
Australian-headquartered giant IAG saw after tax profits fall 14% but insurance profits climb 6.8% for the full year ending 30 June.
IAG grows Asia GWP to A$757m
In the last financial year Australian-headquartered insurer IAG grew its gross written premiums in Asia, outside of China, 7.5% to A$757m (£582m).
QBE creates chief underwriting role for Australia and New Zealand
QBE's group chief actuary to become chief underwriting officer for Australia and New Zealand.
Catastrophes force $31bn global payouts in H1
Insurers paid out $31bn (£23.5bn) in the first half of the year as a result of catastrophes, an increase of 51% over last year.
Newman swaps XL Catlin for Sompo Canopius in Singapore
Mark Newman, former head of Asia at XL Catlin, has joined Sompo Canopius as its CEO Asia-Pacific, Middle East and North Africa.
The nomadic life: what does it take to be a specialist loss adjuster?
A group of new recruits to McLarens Aviation learn about what it takes to be a loss adjuster
QBE's first half profits fall 46%; Australia and New Zealand CEO exits
Australian giant QBE's 2016 first half after tax global profits declined 46% to $265m (£203m)compared with $488m in the same period last year.
Chubb's Keen promoted in Asia-Pacific
Global insurer Chubb has promoted Jason Keen to head of property and casualty for Asia-Pacific.
Zurich appoints Howell Asia-Pacific CEO
Mario Greco, global CEO of Zurich, recruits former Generali colleague for Asia-Pacific role.
Zurich has steady first half as Greco restructures
Global general insurance profits and gross written premiums at global giant Zurich were stable in the first half of 2016 compared with the same period last year.
Asia Analysis: Hong Kong's watered-down health insurance scheme
The Hong Kong government has announced a watered-down version of its controversial Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme. Nicky Burridge explains.
Portevin switches roles and Carter to retire at Allianz's global commercial arm
Senior management shake-up at Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty.
Munich Re CEO confident on pricing after increase in catastrophes
Nikolaus von Bomhard, Munich Re's CEO, has said reinsurance prices are bottoming out based on July's renewals.