Asia
Allianz's Asia-Pacific profit recovers
Allianz's operating profit in Asia-Pacific climbed 17% to €429m (£309m) last year compared with 2013.
Sompo acquires 7.8% stake in Scor
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance has acquired a 7.8% stake in French reinsurer Scor.
Blog: Cyber risk on Claims Club Asia's agenda
A very Happy New Year of the Goat and welcome to our Claims Club Asia blog.
Opportunities to innovate in Asia-Pacific, says Aon Benfield
Aon Benfield believes there is room for growth in specialty lines and product innovation in the Asia-Pacific region.
Marcia claims cost IAG over A$60m
Insurance Australia Group has received around 3500 claims for damage caused by Cyclone Marcia.
Marcia makes Suncorp exceed natural catastrophe provision
Australian financial services group Suncorp has said Cyclone Marcia will cost its insurance arm at least A$120m (£61m).
Hobrow helps Nexassure ready Hong Kong MGA
Insurance entrepeneur Tony Hobrow is helping Malaysia insurance firm Nexassure establish a reinsurance MGA in Hong Kong.
International: A shortage of talent
With the number of qualified claims adjusters in Singapore falling by one-third over the past 10 years, the country is facing an acute shortage of talent
Lloyd's Asia to switch Singapore office
Lloyd's Asia will move out of Asia Square in the final quarter of 2015 to new offices in Raffles Place.
RK Harrison and Hyperion seal merger agreement
The long awaited merger between RK Harrison and Hyperion has been agreed between the two brokers.
Laurent Josi starts as CEO Axa Asia
Jean-Louis Laurent Josi has started his role as CEO of Axa Asia in Hong Kong this week.
Lloyd's recruits Asia-Pacific broker head
Lloyd's has appointed Chris Rummery in a newly created role - senior market development manager for Asia-Pacific.
China's solvency regime to provide mixed blessings for reinsurers, says Peak Re
Hong Kong-based reinsurer Peak Re believes new risk solvency regime will modernise China's market after an initial period of pain for insurers.
Former AIG and MetLife CEO Benmosche passes away
Robert Benmosche, former CEO and president of AIG, has passed away at the age of 70 after suffering from lung cancer.
Q&A: Allianz Asia-Pacific CEO
Post speaks to Allianz's Asia-Pacific regional CEO George Sartorel.
Asian insurers should invest in market disruption, says Towers Watson
Consultancy Towers Watson is urging insurers in Asia to become a market disruptor before being disrupted.
Willis lines up 49% stake in India's Almondz
Willis has agreed to purchase a 49% stake in Almondz Insurance Brokers subject to the Indian foreign investment cap being increased by Parliament.
Brit 2014 profits climb 40% as investment returns skyrocket
UK-based insurer Brit's after tax profits were £139m last year compared to £99.5m the previous year, up 39.7%, as its investment returns rocketed 38.4% year on year.
Ace makes underwriting personnel changes in Australia
Ace has made several changes and promotions in its Australian underwriting team.
Berkshire Hathaway recruits from RSA and Swiss Re in Singapore
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty has continued its recruitment drive in Asia with two hires in Singapore.
Standard Club Asia starts shipping war risk mutual
Standard Club Asia has launched a Singapore-based war risk mutual for ships.
Ironshore hires Asia-Pacific managing director from Catlin
Ironshore International has named Hui Yun Boo as managing director Asia-Pacific and principal officer for Singapore.
Claims rising from Cyclone Marcia
So far almost 9000 claims have been lodged in Queensland as a result of last weekend's Cyclone Marcia according to the Insurance Council of Australia.
QBE bounced back to profit in 2014; GWP fell 9%
Australian giant QBE secured an after tax profit of $742m (£480m) in 2014 after seeing a pre-tax loss of $254m in 2013 but missed profit expectations.