Asia
QBE's Cloney promoted to director general in Vietnam
Anthony Cloney, a QBE veteran, has been promoted to director general in Vietnam.
Lloyd's Iranian oil insurance embargo lifted
Lloyd's of London has confirmed this week that its managing agents can offer cover for the transportation of Iranian oil and petroleum products again.
Crawford still waiting on findings of bribery investigation
Loss adjusting giant Crawford & Company is still waiting to hear if it will face any regulatory action over a potential breach of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Strong premium growth expected across Asia, says Swiss Re
Swiss Re is predicting robust growth across Asia for general insurance over 2016 and 2017 despite economic headwinds.
Australia's insured summer disaster bill reaches A$515m
Four catastrophes in Australia this summer have already cost insurers over A$515m (£250m) according to the Insurance Council of Australia.
Bomb blasts rock central Jakarta
At least seven people have died after multiple bomb blasts in central Jakarta.
Pressure building on Hong Kong's CORs, says Swiss Re
Clarence Wong, chief economist Asia at Swiss Re, believes the soft market conditions in Hong Kong are "unsustainable".
End of marine market cycles, suggests Munich Re's Berg
Dieter Berg, executive general manager at Munich Re, believes the traditional marine market cycle might be over as premiums decline in a prolonged soft market.
BI remains top global risk while cyber is UK's biggest threat
Business interruption is the top global risk for the fourth year running, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer 2016, with cyber attacks, geo-political instability and technology failure identified as new possible drivers of BI losses.
Businesses are paying later in China but economy is resilient, says Euler Hermes
Credit insurer Euler Hermes believes domestic consumption in China will support the economy but volatility is delaying business payments.
Analysis: Hong Kong's 2016 prospects
Insurers in Hong Kong look set to have a testing year in 2016 as competition remains intense, margins are tight and the market gears up for a new regulatory regime writes Nicky Burridge.
Ironshore's Pembroke to open in Shanghai
Ironshore is to open an office in Shanghai for its Pembroke Managing Agency to join Lloyd's China platform this month.
Business interruption from cyber attacks a growing concern, says AGCS
Business interruption is the top risk globally for the fourth year in succession according to Allianz's Risk Barometer 2016 - an annual survey of risk managers.
MSIG explores telematics in Singapore with trial
MSIG is looking for drivers to participate in a six month study to analyse driver behaviour in Singapore.
NZ$115m of New Zealand catastrophe insured losses in 2015
Natural disasters cost insurers in New Zealand NZ$115m (£52m) last year down from NZ$153m in 2014 according to the Insurance Council of New Zealand.
IAG used drones to help assess Victoria bushfire damage
Australian insurance giant IAG is using drones to help assess damage from bushfires for the first time.
A$60m of claims from Western Australia bushfires, says ICA
There has now been an estimated A$60m (£29m) of claims from bushfires in Western Australia according to the Insurance Council of Australia.
Axa moves 35 finance roles to India resulting in 33 UK redundancies
Axa has made 33 staff at its Lytham St Annes office in Lancashire redundant after a decision to move 35 credit control roles to Pune, India.
Ace announces future Australia management team
Ace has announced the leadership team in Australia once the acquisition of Chubb is completed.
MSIG Singapore to review haze exemption in travel policies
MSIG has promised to review its "travel inconvenience" sections after being criticised for not covering passengers delayed by widespread haze from Indonesia last year.
ICA declares New South Wales storm a catastrophe
The Insurance Council of Australia has declared the storm over the last few days in New South Wales a catastrophe.
Hong Kong's incoming regulator appoints chairman
The Hong Kong government has appointed Dr Moses Cheng Mo-chi as the first chairman of the Independent Insurance Authority.
China's insurers establish government investment fund
China's insurers and reinsurers have established the China Insurance Investment fund in Shanghai's free trade zone.
Panes to join McLarens from Crawford
Chris Panes, formerly CEO of Asia for Crawford, is leaving the loss adjuster to join rival McLarens in February.