Asia
Zurich proposes 550p a share cash offer for RSA
Swiss giant Zurich made a proposal this morning (25 August) to purchase RSA's entire share capital in cash for 550p a share, which RSA's board said it could recommend subject to further negotiations.
Ace promotes Ghaffar to Asia-Pacific distribution role
Ace has promoted Amir Ghaffar to vice president and head of corporate distribution, accident and health, Asia-Pacific.
Crawford's Allan to join QBE in Singapore
Global loss adjuster Crawford has made two senior appointments in Asia as the firm's Singapore general manager Martin Allan leaves for QBE.
Rong appointed CEO of JLT's China operations
Philip Rong has been appointed CEO for JLT China and general manager of JLT Lixin Insurance Brokers from 1 September.
IAG's full year profit declines 41%; Canterbury earthquake claims rise
Insurance Australia Group's after tax profits declined 41% for the full year to the end of June 2015 to A$728m (£338m) compared with A$1.23bn a year earlier.
Guy Carpenter director warns over contaminated cargo in Tianjin
Mark Shumway, managing director - strategic advisory, Asia-Pacific at Guy Carpenter has warned that failure to write off contaminated cargo losses in the port of Tianjin could lead to worse losses later.
Willis expands in Australia with CKA purchase
Willis Australia has acquired Perth-based broker CKA Risk Solutions for an undisclosed sum.
Fosun and FWD eye Ageas' $1bn Hong Kong operation
Chinese conglomerate Fosun and life insurer FWD are attempting to buy Ageas' Hong Kong arm for around $1bn (£638m) according to reports.
Nicholson leaves DAC Beachcroft for Kennedys in Singapore
DAC Beachcroft is down to one partner in Asia following insurance partner and office founder Ben Nicholson's move to rival insurance-led firm Kennedys.
Tianjin explosions could cost insurers $1.5bn, says Fitch
Fitch Ratings in Hong Kong is estimating that losses from the deadly explosions in Tianjin on 12 August could cost insurers as much as $1.5bn (£957m).
Post presents five Asia events in September
Post and Post Events are excited to be hosting five events across China, Hong Kong and Singapore in September.
Claims Awards Asia 2015: Shortlist announced
Post is pleased to announce the shortlist for the Claims Awards Asia 2015.
Insurance Data & Technology Asia: Q+A with AIG's Jason Kelly
In the lead up to Post's Insurance Data & Technology Asia event in Hong Kong, we interview Jason Kelly, AIG's head of financial lines Asia-Pacific, about cyber risk.
C-Suite: Shipowners benefit from lower rates in economic choppy waters
How have marine insurers responded to the financial challenges facing the shipping industry? Positively, is the short answer; part of this positive response has been deliberate, part has been fortuitous.
Actions against company directors surged by a third in Asia last year
There were 82 regulatory and criminal actions against company directors in Asia last year according to data from AIG.
QBE gains in first half from asset sales and improved COR; CEO targets growth
Sydney-headquartered QBE saw a 24% rise in first half after tax profits to $488m (£331m) compared with $392m in the first half of last year.
Tourists targeted in deadly Bangkok bombing
At least 20 people have died and over 100 have been injured following a bomb explosion yesterday in central Bangkok.
Wreckage spotted as Indonesian authorities hunt missing plane
Wreckage has been spotted in the Indonesian mountain province of Papua after a plane carrying 54 people went missing.
Tianjin explosion death toll climbs to 114 as Allianz and Zurich receive claims
At least 114 people are dead after two huge explosions on Wednesday night at a chemical and dangerous goods warehouse in the Chinese port city of Tianjin.
Chinese property group raising money for Asia-Pacific reinsurer
Chinese property company Oceanwide Holdings is planning to launch an Asia-Pacific reinsurer.
Allianz buoyed by P&C growth in China, Indonesia and Malaysia
Allianz's Asia-Pacific property and casualty division saw gross written premiums increase to €869m (£619m) in the first half up 26% from €688m last year.
Telematics firm Scope Technologies expands in Thailand and Germany
German insurer HDI Gerling and Thai company Bangkok Insurance have agreed pay-as-you-drive deals with telematics provider Scope Technologies.
Less than 10% of Taiwan's cars insured for storm damage
A director of Taiwan's Non-Life Insurance Association has said that more than 90% of car insurance policies in the country are not covered for storm damage.
Five Uber drivers arrested in Hong Kong
Five Uber taxi drivers were arrested in Hong Kong yesterday for driving unlicensed and without third party insurance.