Asia
AIG appoints two independent directors in Singapore
US-headquartered insurance giant AIG has made its first independent director appointments to its Singapore board.
IAG scraps China expansion plan
Insurance Australia Group has changed its plans to expand its brand in China after shareholder concern.
Chairman of Australian regulator linked with FCA top job
The chairman of the Australian regulator Greg Medcraft has reportedly been approached by the Financial Conduct Authority with a view to taking over as CEO of the UK watchdog.
Claims Club Asia Q+A: Chay Wilkinson
Post interviews Chay Wilkinson, Markel's first head of claims for the Asia-Pacific region.
China Re readies for Hong Kong float
China Re has already been granted $1.12bn (£730m) worth of commitments for its Hong Kong share listing.
Hong Kong broker Latitude completes MBO from CGSC
Hong Kong-based marine insurance specialist Latitude Brokers has confirmed the management buyout of its shareholding previously owned by Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford.
Axis Capital axes retail division in Australia
Axis Capital has decided to close down its Australian retail insurance operations.
Harmer to succeed Wilkins as IAG CEO
Peter Harmer, CEO of IAG Labs, is to become managing director and CEO of Insurance Australia Group on 16 November.
Analysis: Is flexibility the way forward for China’s motor market?
Adding more flexibility to the Chinese motor insurance market will create opportunities for foreign insurers to differentiate themselves on both price and product design, writes Nicky Burridge.
Now Health releases cashless mobile app
Private medical insurer Now Health International has released an iOS app for claims, payments and to find medical providers.
Allianz and Axa are leading the global brand competition
Allianz and Axa are the only insurers in Interbrand's annual top 100 best global brands for the second year running.
China's Anbang invests in Toronto
Anbang Insurance has bought a commercial property in Toronto for C$110m (£55.5m).
Regulators agree capital requirements for world's nine largest insurers
The world's largest insurers will need to ensure they are holding more capital after a G20 Financial Stability Board-sponsored assessment.
Tan takes on MPI Generali CEO role
Malaysia's MPI Generali Insurans has appointed veteran Oliver Tan as its CEO.
Swiss Re's insurance arm buys Australian aviation business
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has bought the whole of Assetinsure Holdings' aviation business for an undisclosed sum.
SMEs' concerns over competition increasing, Zurich research finds
Small and medium-sized enterprises globally are increasingly concerned about the impact of competition on margins and a lack of consumer demand, according to Zurich's third annual global SME survey.
Ageas eyes Indonesia after Hong Kong sale
Ageas CEO Bart de Smet has said the insurer is interested in expanding in Asia's less developed markets.
No significant insurance losses from Typhoon Dujian, says AIR
Typhoon Dujian which hit Taiwan and China over the last few days brought strong wind and heavy rain but few insurance losses according to modeling firm AIR Worldwide.
Lim moves from Allied World to ArgoGlobal Asia
David Lim has been appointed head of marine at ArgoGlobal Asia.
Advent expands global footprint with Australian joint venture
Advent Insurance Management has established a presence in Australia through a joint venture with Sydney-based regulatory and outsourcing provider Littlewoods Services.
Ace to underwrite Calliden home insurance policies
Steadfast-owned Australian underwriting agency Calliden has appointed Ace to underwrite its home insurance policies.
Markel appoints China head
Markel has hired Hu Qianhai to lead its China operations.
700 QBE shareholders begin A$200m class action lawsuit
700 of QBE's shareholders are attempting to recover over A$200m (£93m) from the insurance giant after its share price collapsed in December 2013.
Tianjin is a "wake-up call" to cargo insurers, says IUMI cargo chairman
Nick Derrick, chairman of the International Union of Marine Insurance cargo committee, told this year's conference the explosions in Tianjin on 12 August are a "substantial wake-up call."