Asia
Triton bolsters Asia-Pacific adjusting arm
Triton Adjusting Asia-Pacific has appointed Jason Olivo as a senior engineering adjuster.
Sun Life identifies health worries of 'Generation O' in Asia
Asia's 'Generation O' is overworked, overweight and overwhelmed according to a survey by Sun Life Financial Asia.
Claims Club Asia to launch in China
The Claims Club Asia, the forum for claims professionals across Asia, will hold its first forum in China next week.
Ace creates Asia-Pacific distribution unit
Insurer Ace has created a business unit to focus on distribution strategies across Asia-Pacific.
Fitch affirms Lloyd’s IFS rating at AA-
Ratings agency Fitch has decided to confirm the Insurer Financial Strength rating of Lloyd’s and it’s Chinese operation at AA-, with a stable outlook.
C-Suite: Risk within an ERM framework
JLT's Craig Paterson argues that enterprise risk management needs to be aligned to the finances of a company.
Major claims expected from Cyclone Hudhud
Cyclone Hudhud, which hit East India on Sunday, has killed at least 25 people and caused disruption at major port Visakhapatnam.
Five year old explains insurance in Singapore MSIG YouTube advert
MSIG has launched a YouTube and television marketing campaign starring a five year old explaining insurance to his parents.
46 injured by Typhoon Vongfong as it heads towards Tokyo
The strongest storm to hit Japan this year reached Okinawa Island on Monday and is heading towards Tokyo.
Cyclone Hudhud kills at least five in East India
The cyclone arrived on India's East coast in the city of Visakhapatnam on Sunday (12 October) and killed five people.
Hong Kong insurance community celebrates at inaugural awards
Over 300 people attended the first Hong Kong Insurance Awards last night at the Harbour Grand Hotel, North Point.
Axa and Allianz lead insurance global brand race, says Interbrand
Axa is 53rd in the latest Best Global Brand rankings with Allianz only two places behind according to international brand consultant Interbrand.
Europe: Q&A with Bart de Smet, Ageas
Ageas is committed to the UK's motor sector despite its volatility, according to group chief executive Bart de Smet, who adds that the firm is always keen to gain from consolidation elsewhere.
AIA, JLT, Lloyd's, Prudential to speak at Asia analytics event
Key figures in the insurance community will be speaking at Insurance Data Analytics Asia on 14 October in Hong Kong.
C-Suite: Indonesia's President to drive reforms
Euler Hermes' ASEAN CEO on how the election of President Joko Widodo could prove a boon for the Indonesian economy.
Hong Kong moves to 'high risk' in Civil Risk Index
The Umbrella Movement protests in Hong Kong have led a global risk analytics company to move Hong Kong to 'high risk' in its Civil Unrest Index.
Magnitude 6 earthquake rocks Yunnan province, China
Yesterday evening a magnitude 6 earthquake killed one and injured over 300 people in Yunnan, in South-West China.
Ironshore boosts Japan Lloyd's M&A team
P&C insurer Ironshore has appointed former lawyer Steven Harwood as Ironshore's Lloyd's syndicate Pembroke's dedicated underwriter in Tokyo.
Hilton sells iconic New York hotel to Chinese insurer for £1.2bn
Beijing-based insurer Anbang Insurance Group has purchased the Waldorf Astoria for £1.2bn ($1.95bn) from Hilton Worldwide owned by the Blackstone Group.
Lockton recruits from JLT for Greater China CEO role
Alex Yip, former chairman and general manager of China at JLT, has joined Lockton to become CEO of Greater China.
Protests cost Hong Kong retailers at least £161m says ANZ
Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests cost the city's retailers at least £161m (HK$2bn) according to figures from bank ANZ.
Deadly typhoon causes heavy disruption in Japan
Two US airmen are missing and one is dead after heavy surf from Typhoon Phanfone pulled them out to sea on the island of Okinawa.
Cooper Gay recruits from Willis for Hong Kong managing director
Cooper Gay Asia has appointed Karen Lieu managing director of its Hong Kong business to bolster its SME offering.
Aon Hewitt Consulting appoints Andrulis to South-East Asia role
Jeremy Andrulis has been appointed Aon Hewitt Consulting South-East Asia chief executive.