Asia
Queensland to spend A$51m on disaster mitigation
Insurance Council of Australia welcomes Australian state's spending on disaster mitigation but criticises stamp duty policy.
Broker estimates potential aquaculture insurance premiums at $3bn
A senior broker estimates the fish farming or aquaculture insurance market could be worth as much as half of the $6bn Chinese agriculture insurance market.
Fish farming is booming in Asia
The aquaculture industry in Asia is booming but the sector remains largely unprotected, offering significant opportunities for insurers
Profits climb at three largest Japanese general insurers
Japan's three largest general insurers have all reported a healthy increase in profits for the year ending 31 March 2014.
Willis completes Charles Monat acquisition
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has approved Willis' acquisition of Asia-based specialist broker Charles Monat.
MH370 not in Indian Ocean search zone, says Australian authorities
An extensive under water search by Australia for the missing Malaysian airplane MH370 has not found any wreckage.
Thailand military relaxes curfew
The Thai military which is in charge of the country following a coup has relaxed the country wide curfew to midnight to 4am from 10pm to 5am.
Chinese insurer provides heatwave insurance
Zhong An Online Property Insurance is providing a policy for high temperatures.
RSA's strategic partners to have big say in future of Asia division
RSA has conceded that the potential sale of its Asia division will depend partly on whether strategic partners in the region believe a disposal of the non-core business is the correct move.
C-Suite: Hong Kong's insurance authority
Laywer Kevin Bowers gives an overview of the proposed make up of the Independent Insurance Authority in Hong Kong, expected to be introduced in 2015.
Zurich calls for more flood mitigation support
International insurer Zurich wants more money and effort spent on flood prevention.
Suncorp writes down A$500m after life review
Australian insurance and banking group Suncorp has written down A$500m (£270m) after deteriorating conditions in its life book.
Axa Tianping targeting 3% of China motor market
Gaelle Olivier, CEO, general insurance, Axa Asia is targeting 3% of the motor market in China through its joint venture Axa Tianping.
COO eyes further RSA disposals in second half of 2014
RSA has set its sights on completing more disposals in the second half of the year after the sale of its Canadian broker business brought the amount generated through sales since February to £540m.
116 000 Vietnamese contract cancer each year
82 000 Vietnamese die from cancer each year with a further 116 000 contracting the disease.
China aiming to scrap 11m cars
In an attempt to control pollution, Chinese authorities are trying to eliminate 11m high polluting cars from the roads in the next two years.
Singapore targets 2017 for RBC 2
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has set out a timetable for the improvement of its risk-based capital model for insurers.
Fitch warns on China motor profitability
Fitch Ratings believes motor insurance profitability will hamper the performance of China's general insurers in 2014.
66 insurer CEOs commit to Geneva Association Climate Risk Statement
66 chief executives of the world’s leading insurers and reinsurers have confirmed their commitment to The Geneva Association’s Climate Risk Statement.
India government eyes foreign investment increase
The new government of India wants the long-mooted change to the foreign direct investment cap back on the political agenda.
RSA sells Canadian broker to AJ Gallagher
RSA has sold its Canadian broker Noraxis Capital to AJ Gallagher for C$500m (£273m).
Interview: Gaelle Olivier, CEO, general insurance, Axa Asia
Gaelle Olivier, CEO, general insurance, Axa Asia speaks to Andrew Tjaardstra about the insurer's Asian expansion plans.
Vietnam riots cost insurers
Following an outburst of rioting in Vietnam Cathay Century Insurance has had 35 claims from customers which could cost the firm at least $3.5m.
Market loss from Flight MH370 could reach $350m
Allianz has revealed the total claims cost for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 could be as much as $350m (£208m).