Asia
Fagen appointed QBE group chief strategy officer
Colin Fagen, QBE's CEO for Australia and New Zealand, has been appointed to a newly created role as group chief strategy officer.
Zurich says any offer for RSA will likely be cash only
Swiss giant Zurich has said that any forthcoming offer for buying RSA will likely solely be in cash.
Singapore, UK and Lloyd's unite over Asia's risk exposures
The Monetary Authority of Singapore, the UK government and Lloyd's have agreed to share knowledge and expertise around risk exposures in Asia.
Willis's after tax profit falls 4.4% in first half
Global broker Willis had net income of $280m for the six months to 30 June 2015 compared to $293m in the same period last year.
The Floow to promote telematics on PM's South East Asia tour
Aviva and telematics company the Floow are among 31 UK business leaders chosen to accompany Prime Minister David Cameron on a trip to South East Asia this week to promote the UK's financial technology sector.
JLT's profit margin hit by US build-out
JLT's first half profit margin declined from 19.7% last year to 17.3% as it made a net trading loss of £12.6m on its US specialty business. The broker said this was in line with expectations.
Leong returns to Singapore for Zurich leadership role
Kevin Leong has left Allianz in Canada to become head of customer distribution and marketing for Zurich's Asia-Pacific global corporate business.
Zurich considers takeover offer for RSA
Zurich has confirmed it is evaluating an offer to buy UK-headquartered insurer RSA.
Chinese investment firm buys Sirius International
Chinese investment firm China Minsheng has bought Sirius International Insurance for $2.24bn (£1.4bn) from White Mountains.
JLT sues Howden in Singapore to halt staff exodus
JLT is pursuing Howden and a Singapore executive firm in the Singapore courts after key staff including JLT's Singapore managing director Goh Chye Huat left in May.
China's regulator approves Anbang's Dutch deal
China's Anbang has completed the purchase of insurer Vivat from government owned Dutch bank SNS Reaal after approval from the Chinese Insurance Regulatory Commission.
Ace moves Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore
Ace has moved its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore to Capita Green, 138 Market Street in the CBD.
Aon appoints senior Swiss Re head for China roles
Qin Lu is moving from Swiss Re to take on the roles of CEO of Aon Benfield Greater China and CEO of Aon Risk Solutions, China.
Lloyd's underwriters create Asia-Pacific excess consortium
A new Asia-Pacific excess of loss property cover is led by Atrium and provides $25m (£16m) of loss capacity up to 100% of excess layers.
Peak Re buys 50% stake in Caribbean insurer
Hong Kong headquartered Peak Re has bought 50% of Caribbean insurer Nagico for an undisclosed amount.
Allied World's profits hammered in Q2 by catastrophes and investment losses
Allied World's after tax profits fell 94% to $9.5m (£6m) in the second quarter compared with the same period last year when profits hit $151.9m.
Walker begins Hong Kong QBE journey
Mark Walker, previously CEO of RSA Hong Kong, has started his role as CEO of QBE's Hong Kong operations.
Taiwan demands Chinese tourists have insurance
From 1 October the Taiwanese government will require Chinese tourists to show proof they have taken out medical insurance.
Allied World hires from Starr to replace Cotter in Asia-Pacific
Allied World has hired Michael Garrison from Starr where he was senior vice president and chief underwriting officer.
Sparks named as Generali Asia chief financial officer
Generali Asia has appointed Jenni Sparks as chief financial officer.
Hong Kong Insurance Awards: Entries close 31 July
The entry deadline for the Hong Kong Insurance Awards is the end of the month.
Claims Conference Asia: Q&A with Derek Martin
Derek Martin a senior member of Zurich's Asia-Pacific claims team talks to Post ahead of his speaking slot at the Claims Conference Asia - Singapore.
More mega mergers expected as low interest rates and investment returns fuel M&A
Weak investment returns and ongoing soft market conditions have been cited by AM Best as driving factors behind an uptick in acquisitions activity among insurance companies that are seeking to deploy capital and create scale.
Australia: Catastrophes threaten capital flow
Australia is on course for the worst year for natural disasters since 2011. Alex Davis examines the impact of the costs to a domestic insurance industry that may consolidate after a period of increased competition.