Asia
China's Fosun buys US insurer
Fast growing Chinese investment group Fosun has bought US property and casualty insurer the Meadowbrook Group for $433m (£284m).
Kennedys strengthens China presence with Anjie deal
International law firm Kennedys has strengthened its market position in the People’s Republic of China by entering into a co-operation agreement with Chinese law firm Anjie.
Allianz leads hull and liability policy for Air Asia jet
Allianz is the lead reinsurer on the hull and liability policy for the stricken Air Asia jet which crashed last week, Post understands.
Generali enters Malaysia market with 49% acquisition
Italian giant Generali has bought a 49% stake in general insurer Multi-Purpose Insurance owned by Multi-Purpose Capital Holdings.
Ace hires McWhinney in Singapore
Ace has appointed Wai Lin McWhinney as its head of accident and health and personal and business insurance for Singapore.
XL Group makes offer for Lloyd's insurer Catlin
Catlin Group has confirmed it has received an approach from XL Group.
China launches small business venture capital fund
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission is encouraging insurers to invest in a venture capital fund scheme for small companies.
C-Suite: Mixed signals for business sentiment in 2015
Euler Hermes Hong Kong manager Edmond Lee reflects on business sentiment in 2014 and warns turbulence is here to stay.
JLT confirms Steve Abbott's retirement
Nick Cousins, managing director JLT Hong Kong, has praised his deputy Steve Abbott as he retires from the broker after 45 years in insurance at the end of the year.
China to open three more free trade zones
China is seeking to replicate the Shanghai free trade zone in the provinces of Fujian and Guangdong and the port city of Tianjin.
One in 10 car deaths linked to alcohol, says WHO
Following a study, the World Health Organisation has said one in every 10 car deaths is linked to alcohol.
Steve Abbott to leave JLT in Hong Kong
Post understands Steve Abbott, Jardine Lloyd Thompson's deputy managing director in Hong Kong, is to leave the broker at the end of the year.
Suspected terrorist attack in heart of Sydney
Hostages held by an Islamic extremist with a shotgun and possible accomplices in siege at coffee shop in Sydney's central business district.
Berkshire Hathaway, Fosun and RSA: five leading 2014 Asia stories
Andrew Tjaardstra, Post's Asia editor, summaries five leading stories that made the headlines in Asia-Pacific over the year.
Europe: London matters
The latest report on the London Market from the Lloyd's Market Group points to opportunities and challenges for the sector in comparison with the rest of Europe. Steve Hearn explains that this means
Now Health appoints managing director in Beijing
Now Health has appointed Patrick Meng as director and general manager of Now Health’s Beijing branch.
Brisbane hailstorm insured costs rise to A$804m
November's powerful hailstorm in Brisbane has cost insurers and reinsurers A$804m ($669m/£426m) so far.
Insurers seek to replace Aviva at major Singapore bank
At least five insurers are attempting to win a contract to sell insurance and wealth management products to Singapore bank DBS's clients.
Chasing the Asian SME vote
Insurers in Asia are turning their attention to providing cover to SMEs as they wake up to the potential of the sector, writes Nicky Burridge.
India's foreign investment Insurance Bill nearer
The long awaited Insurance Bill to increase the foreign direct investment cap from 26% to 49% in Indian insurance companies is one step further to being passed.
Berkshire Hathaway wins Singapore license
US specialty insurer Berkshire Hathaway has obtained a non-life license in Singapore.
Hagupit death toll rises to 27
Typhoon Hagupit has now claimed the lives of at least 27 people in the Philippines.
Gallagher buys two brokers in Australia
Arthur J Gallagher has continued its expansion in Australia with the purchase of two brokers for undisclosed sums.
Gallagher invests in joint venture with major Chinese broker
Arthur J Gallagher will invest in a new reinsurance broker with Jiang Tai Insurance Brokers in the Shanghai free trade zone.