Asia
Weekend earthquakes rock Sichuan and Nagano
Two earthquakes over the weekend have caused extensive damage in China and Japan.
China Re starts standalone Lloyd's syndicate
China's largest reinsurer has gained permission for Syndicate 2088 to be a standalone reinsurance entity to be managed by Catlin Underwriting Agencies.
The hunt for Asia acquisitions
The market for mergers and acquisitions in Asia remains strong as international and domestic insurers look to grow their operations in the booming region writes Nicky Burridge.
Standard Club members face 5% premium hike
Shipping mutual The Standard Club has revealed a 5% general increase in Protection & Indemnity premiums for the 20 February 2015 renewal.
Claims Awards Asia 2014: The winners
On 19 November the Asian claims community gathered to celebrate claims excellence at an awards ceremony in Hong Kong.
Australia's first telematics app created by Wunelli
Wunelli has created Australia’s first smartphone telematics app for motor insurance after teaming up with telematics insurer Insurance Box.
Canopius Asia appoints crisis management underwriter
Specialist re(insurer) Canopius has appointed Liliz Chen as a crisis management underwriter in Singapore.
18 killed in Shandong fire
A huge food plant fire killed 18 people and injured 13 others in Shandong yesterday evening.
Ageas eyes general insurance opportunities in Asia
Frank van Kempen, Ageas chief commercial officer for Asia, has said Ageas's non-life arm has plenty of room for growth.
C-Suite: Governments prepare for the Asian Economic Community
Individual countries have hard work ahead as the Association of South-East Asian Nations develops its own economic community.
Large losses below expectations at Catlin despite aviation disasters
Catlin has achieved third quarter gross written premium growth in line with its business strategy after chalking up a GWP rise of 11% to $4.89bn (£3.1bn) (Q3 2013: $4.42bn) for the period.
Markel expands trade credit team in Singapore
Markel has appointed Linda Naili as business development manager, trade credit for Asia-Pacific.
Rolling Stones in legal battle over cancelled Australia concerts
The Rolling Stones are in a legal battle over a payout in lost earnings for their cancelled tour dates in Australia and New Zealand.
Editor's comment: Is London past its best?
The insurance market is on the verge of a golden era. This is according to Inga Beale, CEO of Lloyd’s, who was speaking to more than 1000 delegates at the East Asia Insurance Congress in Taipei.
Blog: East Asia Insurance Congress 2014
I was one of over 1500 delegates attending the East Asia Insurance Congress in Taipei between 2-6 November. Dubbed the Monte Carlo of Asia' it is a feast of business, networking, panels, parties and stands.
40% of London market premiums 'under threat' says LMG
The London Market is facing a raft of challenges to its position as the dominant insurance hub, according to a report into the market’s competitiveness released today.
Zurich unveils Hong Kong SME key person insurance product
Zurich has brought out a life insurance product for SMEs hit by the sudden death of a key executive, partner or shareholder.
Panes takes on Asia CEO role at Crawford
Chris Panes has taken on the role of Asia CEO for loss adjuster Crawford after moving to Singapore at the beginning of the year.
Spaven's broker role expands at AIG to South East Asia
AIG has expanded Scott Spaven's Singapore head of broker client management role to include South East Asia.
Parsons promoted at AIG Hong Kong
Stephen Parsons, AIG's head of claims and operations for Hong Kong, has been promoted to deputy CEO.
EAIC 2014: Insurers should embrace social media in Asia
The use of social media is growing in Asia and insurers need to have strategies to engage with customers according to a panel at the East Asia Insurance Congress.
China becoming "more accessible" to foreign insurers, says Axco
Global insurance information provider Axco believes China is becoming more accessible to foreign insurers despite only having a 1.3% market share in 2013.
EAIC 2014: Marry modelling with gut instinct over climate change, says Benedicto
Philippines-based Dr Pedro Benedicto, president, Republic Surety and Insurance, argued today that climate change modelling is not enough to try and foresee future trends.
EAIC 2014: Climate change risk "manageable", says Aon Benfield
Dr Stephen Mildenhall, global CEO of analytics, Aon Benfield suggests there is enough capital for insurers and reinsurers to cope with climate change.