Asia
Analysis: The rise of Australia's broker networks
James Chalmers explains why Australia's broker networks are expanding beyond their traditional independent broker network base.
Insured catastrophe losses were $27bn in 2015, says Munich Re
Insured natural catastrophe losses were $27bn (£18.3bn) in 2015 down from $31bn in 2014 and an average of $34bn over the past 30 years according to reinsurance giant Munich Re.
Di Meo leaves Italy for Generali Asia broker role
Giovanni di Meo has left his marketing role at Generali global corporate and commercial in Milan for a broker leadership role in Asia.
Post and CII launch 'Raising Standards' series in Hong Kong
Post and the Chartered Insurance Institute will launch a 'Raising Standards' webinar series in Hong Kong next year.
Gallagher makes Australian acquisition
Broker Arthur J Gallagher has acquired Australian-based Strathearn Insurance Group.
Slater and Gordon MD Grech warns government over RTA reform “backlash"
The boss of one of the UK's leading claimant law firms has warned about the "unintended consequences" if the government goes ahead with the reforms outlined in the Autumn Statement to combat compensation culture.
Fosun suspends shares in Hong Kong
Shares of all the listed entities at one of China's largest conglomerates Fosun were suspended today after concerns over the whereabouts of its chairman Guo Guangchang.
Lockton grows marine presence with Italian and Singaporean investments
Broker Lockton has expanded its marine and protection and indemnity business by acquiring Genoa-headquartered Italian broker PL Ferrari & Co.
Watkins Syndicate to rename as Munich Re
From 1 January 2016 Watkins Syndicate 457 in addition to its managing agent Munich Re Underwriting will be renamed Munich Re Syndicate.
Flooding in India highlights planning weaknesses, says Aon Benfield
Aon Benfield's modeling team Impact Forecasting believes India and other countries in Asia need to learn quickly from recent dramatic flooding.
Cornish to exit IAG as Harmer rings changes
IAG's head of personal lines Andy Cornish is to leave after Peter Harmer, IAG's new CEO, reshuffled his senior team starting 9 December.
Asia: Trade credit's double digit growth prospects
Trade credit insurance in Asia looks set to enjoy double-digit growth in the years ahead, but the market is not without challenges writes Nicky Burridge.
AIG sells $750m stake in China's PICC
AIG has sold a further share of its stake in China's largest general insurer PICC Property & Casualty.
Insured costs rise to A$120m for South Australia bushfires
The bushfires in South Australia have so far seen almost A$119.7m (£58m) of claims.
Chennai floods will cost insurers at least $300m
The devastating floods in Chennai, the capital of India's province Tamil Nadu, will cost insurers at least $300m (£198m) in claims as the rains continue.
Cybercrime threat overlooked by majority of SMEs
Concern over cybercrime exposure is rising among SMEs but the rate is still low, with just 8% of firms worried about such attacks and 17% thinking they're too insignificant to be targeted.
Ironshore opens New Zealand office
Ironshore International has opened a New Zealand office in Auckland today.
Guernsey Finance to open Hong Kong office in 2016
Guernsey Finance will open a Hong Kong office in the first quarter of 2016 to focus on South-East Asia.
Asia C-Suite: Malaysia's liberalisation
A senior Malaysia broker gives his verdict on Malaysia's increasing insurance liberalisation which will include the removal of tariffs.
Hong Kong investigates claims database
The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers has set-up a provisional board to investigate establishing a claims database for Hong Kong.
Gallagher buys in New Zealand
Arthur J Gallagher has bought Timaru-based broker Reid Manson in New Zealand for an undisclosed sum.
Axa increases stake in Indian joint ventures to 49%
Taking advantage of new regulations Axa has increased its stake from 26% to 49% in Bharti Axa General Insurance and Bharti Axa Life Insurance.
Career File: Senn steps down as Zurich's global CEO
Martin Senn, Zurich's global CEO, has reached an agreement with Zurich's board to leave the company.
Zurich commits to general insurance in Singapore after life exit
From today Zurich will not accept any more life insurance policy applications in Singapore.