Asia
Aon Hewitt Consulting appoints Andrulis to South-East Asia role
Jeremy Andrulis has been appointed Aon Hewitt Consulting South-East Asia chief executive.
Q&A - Aviation: Turbulent times
In an unprecedented year of aerospace disasters, Post asks the experts how they expect recent tragedies to impact the aviation sector’s insurance policy renewals
Singapore's potential as an insurance hub
Helen McClure finds out about the ambitions of the Singapore government in making the country an insurance hub.
Debevoise to offer local law advice in Hong Kong
US law firm Debevoise & Plimpton is to offer local law advice in Hong Kong from 1 October, after two decades of operating as an international legal practice.
Air India's premiums climb 15%
Air India has seen premiums for its fleet climb 15% on its 1 October renewal after a turbulent time for the aviation insurance sector.
New Zealand Insurance Council joins government cyber crime initiative
The Insurance Council of New Zealand has teamed up with the National Cyber Policy Office to offer advice to individuals and companies.
$8.13bn of capital required for Indian insurers, says regulator
The chairman of India's insurance regulator has called for a capital increase of 500bn rupees ($8.13bn) into the sector.
Munich Re in director reshuffle for global marine launch
Following the appointment of John Wilkinson as head of global marine partnership, Dieter Berg has taken up a business development role for the new division.
Hong Kong still disrupted by pro-democracy protests
Work and student life has been disrupted in Hong Kong over the last week as thousands of protesters took to the streets to call for China to introduce full democracy to the SAR.
Singapore reinsurance market risks "undermining its credibility" over contract certainty
The Singapore Reinsurance Market Contract Certainty Project is in danger of not meeting its 2014 target.
Hull market records 18th annual loss as marine premiums fell 1.7%
Global marine premiums fell by 1.7% last year, dropping from $34.8bn (£21.3bn) in 2012 to $34.2bn according to the latest statistics released by the International Union of Marine Insurance at its 2014 annual conference in Hong Kong.
Insurers need to have clear policies over sanctions says IUMI
The International Union of Marine Insurance has called for insurers and reinsurers to have clear policies with regards sanctions.
Hong Kong's chief executive commits to marine trade
Speaking at the 2014 IUMI conference, Hong Kong's chief executive Leung Chun-ying said he was committed to its role as an international maritime centre.
Claims Awards Asia entry deadline approaches
There is still time to submit your entries for the Claims Awards Asia 2014.
Competition in Australia heating up
Competition amongst Australia’s insurers is continuing to intensify as the soft market dynamics show little sign of changing, writes Nicky Burridge.
40% of 20 largest ex-nat cat losses in 2013 from oil and gas
Globally, excluding those caused by natural disasters, oil and gas losses were worth $3.2bn (£1.95bn) in 2013.
PICC targets Chinese pet owners
Chinese insurance giant PICC is launching a product for cats and dogs for Chinese owners.
Ace recruits from Accenture firm for head of travel, Asia-Pacific
Ace has appointed Jon Ford as vice president and head of travel, Asia-Pacific.
AGCS names Feng as Mitchell's successor in Hong Kong
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE has appointed its Singapore branch regional manager for financial lines Asia, Chin Feng, as chief executive of the firm’s Hong Kong branch following Mark Mitchell's promotion to regional CEO for AGCS Asia.
Water infrastructure investment booming in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong government is growing its investment in water infrastructure at a rapid pace according to AIG.
Hong Kong Observatory issues T8 warning
Many businesses were closed across Hong Kong on Tuesday morning (16 September) with the Hong Kong Observatory keeping a typhoon eight warning in place.
QBE releases web portal for SMEs in Hong Kong and Singapore
QBE's insurance portal QBE Qnect will enable intermediaries in Singapore and Hong Kong to transact SME insurance online.
Insurance M&A heating up again after three-year slide
The volume of mergers and acquisitions in the insurance industry rose in the first half of 2014 for the first time since 2011, with 192 transactions worldwide compared to 162 in the same period a year ago.
AIG makes two senior appointments in Asia-Pacific
Penny Seach has been promoted to head of casualty, Asia-Pacific (ex Japan) by AIG, and Robert Klepper has taken on the role of global property executive, Asia-Pacific.