Asia
Hijacked oil tanker is rescued by Malaysia's navy
The Orkim Harmony is now safe in the hands of the Malaysian navy, after it was taken over by pirates on 11 June.
Collier to join Berkshire Hathaway as head of claims Asia-Pacific
Tim Collier, former regional claims manager at Catlin Singapore, is joining Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance later this year.
South Korea offers tourists free Mers insurance
To help keep attracting tourists in the middle of an outbreak of Middle East respiratory syndrome, the South Korean government is offering free insurance.
IAG swaps premiums for Berkshire fee
Insurance Australia Group said its deal with Berkshire Hathaway will give it income stability and free up A$700m (£346m) of capital to pursue growth.
Lloyd's issues stark El Nino food supply warning
Lloyd's has commissioned research which shows the potential huge impact an El Nino year could have on the world's food supplies.
Asia C-Suite: Insuring the Alibabas of tomorrow
Prioritising flexible cover for SMEs in Asia-Pacific will help drive economic growth and innovation in the region argues Zurich's Stuart Spencer.
Buffett's IAG deal gives Berkshire Hathaway platform for Asia-Pacific growth
Warren Buffett has agreed for Berkshire Hathaway to take a A$500m 3.7% in IAG in exchange for the Australian insurer's renewal rights to its large corporate book.
Swiss Re signs technology initiative with National University of Singapore
Swiss Re has signed a three year partnership with the National University of Singapore to help support the development of big data, business analytics and IT.
AGCS partners with crisis management specialist
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty is partnering with crisis management firm red24 to help manage product recalls and emergency evacuations.
Alibaba-backed Chinese internet insurer raises $931m
Zhong An Insurance has raised 5.78bn yuan ($931m) in its first private round of financing according to a report.
Willis expands in Taiwan with Elite acquisition
Willis has bought corporate broker Elite Risk Services in Taipei for an undisclosed amount.
AIG sells Taiwan personal lines and SME book for $158m
AIG has decided to focus on large commercial risks in Taiwan after agreeing to sell its personal lines and SME book to Nan Shan Life for $158m (£102m).
Zurich's global CEO "deeply regrets" Lehmann's departure
Alex Lehmann, Zurich's chief risk officer and chairman of Europe, Middle East and Africa, will leave the insurer by the end of the year.
PICC paid 10m yuan within 36 hours of Yangtze shipping disaster
PICC, the insurer for the ship that capsized in the Yangtze river, had already paid out 10m yuan (£1m) within 36 hours of the tragedy.
Analysis: Asia's high growth markets
Insurers see high growth potential in several large countries across Asia but caution is needed. Nicky Burridge explains.
Now Compare parent to launch insurance company and Frank Bruno ad campaign
The Hong Kong-headquartered broking group Alliance has received approval to launch its own insurance company in the third quarter of 2015.
Tokio Marine Holdings to acquire HCC Insurance in $7.5bn deal
Tokio Marine Holdings has agreed to acquire HCC Insurance Holdings for $7.5bn (£4.8bn) through its subsidiary, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co.
$1.5bn Fidelis aims to shake-up global (re)insurance market
Bermuda-based new entrant Fidelis is aiming to provide significant competition in the global (re)insurance sector after a significant investment.
Dual hires Paradine for non-exec role as MGA eyes Asia-Pacific acquisitions
Industry veteran Terry Paradine, a former chairman and CEO of Marsh Asia-Pacific, has become non-executive chairman at Dual Asia-Pacific.
XL Catlin and Bell Pottinger offer Asia product recall media support
XL Catlin's product recall team is partnering with PR company Bell Pottinger in Asia to offer help with the media in a crisis.
Axa expands start-up fund to Asia and targets 100 million customers
Axa is expanding its investments in China, Hong Kong and Singapore as it targets 100 million customers by 2030.
MSIG secures Myanmar economic zone permit
Mitsui Sumitomo has been granted a provisional permit to operate in the Thilawa Special Economic Zone in Myanmar.
78% of terrorist attacks since 2007 have been in 10 countries, says Aon
Aon has identified the 10 countries where the vast majority of global terrorist attacks occur.
Peak Re partners with Shanghai Typhoon Institute
Hong Kong based reinsurer Peak Re and the Shanghai Typhoon Institute are partnering for research projects into the impact of tropical cyclones on the insurance market.