Asia
Brisbane hailstorm claims top A$1bn
100,223 property and motor claims have been lodged as a result of last November's freak Brisbane hailstorm.
RGA introduces COO role for Asia
Global health and life reinsurer the Reinsurance Group of America has made several senior management changes in Asia.
Australian farmer claims A$944,000 for crop failure
The first payout for multi-peril crop insurance in Australia is A$944,000 (£504,000) to a Queensland farmer.
Cigna moves into New Zealand over fifties travel market
Cigna New Zealand has unveiled its first own branded online travel insurance product aimed at the mature traveller.
Underwriting Agencies Council launches expo in New Zealand
The Underwriting Agencies Council, based in Sydney, will host its inaugural expo in New Zealand on 16 February at Auckland.
AIG appoints chief financial officer in Singapore
AIG has promoted Monique Stip to chief financial officer of its Singapore operations.
'Australia's softest market in living memory' says Zurich's Spencer
Stuart Spencer, Zurich's Asia-Pacific CEO, says it is the softest insurance market in Australia in living memory.
Malaysia flood damage to cost $560m
The December Malaysia flood damage will cost the Malaysia government $560m (£371m) in repairs.
China's changing motor market
China is introducing more flexibility to its motor insurance market, creating opportunities for foreign insurers to differentiate on price and product design, writes Nicky Burridge
Indonesia insurers prepare for Air Asia payout
Two Indonesia insurers are preparing to pay out around $70m (£46.3m) as result of Air Asia flight QZ8501 crashing into the sea killing all 162 people on board.
LeapFrog eyes further investments after RSA Thailand deal
Leapfrog Investment has around $400m (£265m) to spend on investments as it seeks out further stakes in Asian insurers.
Partner Re obtains Singapore license
Reinsurer Partner Re has been granted a life and non-life license in Singapore by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
XL's £2.79bn Catlin takeover confirmed
XL Group's acquisition of Lloyd's heavyweight Catlin has been confirmed in a note to the London Stock Exchange valuing Catlin at £2.79bn.
Japan snowstorms were largest insured loss in 2014
Japan's snowstorms last February cost insurers $3.1bn (£2.05bn) which was the largest amount claimed for a natural catastrophe in 2014.
Climate: How does climate change cause food insecurity and conflict?
As weather patterns change and temperatures rise, issues such as climate-induced food insecurity are destined to become an increasingly important driver of conflict and social unrest
Korean Re to establish Lloyd's subsidiary
Top 10 reinsurer Korean Re aims to start a £10m joint venture unit in London by the end of the year.
60% of Asia-Pacific banks offer home insurance
Independent research shows life insurance is most popular bancasurrance product in Asia-Pacific across 17 countries.
Ace's Allan replaces Tait as Crawford's Singapore manager
Loss adjuster Crawford has hired Martin Allan, Ace's former regional head of personal claims, as general manager Singapore.
Soft reinsurance market fueled by low 2014 cat losses
Declining catastrophe losses in 2014 has been cited as a major factor behind the softening rating environment at the January renewal period, according to global reinsurance broking players.
Wang leaves Marsh for XL China aerospace role
XL is offering aerospace insurance in China and has appointed former broker Catherine Wang as an underwriter.
Former Axa marketing chief heads digital start-up
Matthias de Ferrieres has left his position as chief marketing officer, general insurance, Axa Asia to head up start-up Stark Group.
Berkshire Hathaway opens in Hong Kong
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance has opened in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong after gaining a license to write insurance in the SAR.
AIG makes senior Asia-Pacific leadership changes
Mike Raines will move from AIG's Singapore unit to become CEO of AIG New Zealand.
20 Hong Kong insurers join HKFI graduate training initiative
20 insurers have teamed up with the Hong Kong Federation of Insurers to offer an insurance diploma for young graduates.