Asia
Swiss Re's 2013 profits reach $4.4bn
Reinsurance giant Swiss Re increased profits and premiums last year.
Q+A: Rudolf Frei in Hong Kong
Post interviews Rudolf Frei, managing director, IBNR Insurance Consulting on the fifth anniversary of his business.
Q+A with vice president, and head of risk and insurance, A.P. Moller-Maersk
Post interviews Lars Henneberg, vice president and head of risk and insurance, A.P. Moller-Maersk who will be speaking at the Claims Conference Asia on 20 March in Hong Kong.
AIA's profits rise 16%
Hong Kong-based life and health insurer AIA has posted operating profit after tax up 16% to $2.5bn for 2013.
Axa completes 50% acquisition of Tian Ping
Axa has completed the 50% acquisition of Chinese insurer Tian Ping's shares.
'Window of opportunity' and sum insured discussed at Claims Club Asia
In the first Claims Club Asia meeting of 2014, leading experts in the claims space gave their insights into how the claims community can ensure greater co-operation to help clients.
Euler Hermes extends partnership with HSBC in Malaysia
Euler Hermes has become the exclusive supplier of trade credit insurance products to HSBC Commercial Banking customers in Malaysia.
C-Suite: Databases are key to increased profitability in Asia
Peter Orlay explains how contributory databases can play a key role in increasing profitability across the insurance chain in Asia.
Suncorp's profits fall 4.5% as claims rise
Australian insurer and banking group Suncorp saw a dip in its half year profits to A$548m (£296m) from A$574m in the corresponding period the previous year.
Many unresolved claims from 2011 Christchurch earthquake, says Marsh
Marsh reveals ongoing delays from the February 2011 earthquake that struck 6km South-east of Christchurch, New Zealand, which caused severe damage in the central business district and claimed 185 lives.
Liberty Mutual buys in Malaysia
Liberty Mutual Insurance Group has bought Uni.Asia Capital Sdn Bhd's 68.09% stake in Uni.Asia General Insurance Berhad for around $113m.
ICA promotes Queensland building safety study
James Cook University has been asked by the Insurance Council of Australia to design an engineering inspection scheme for apartment and similar buildings known as 'strata-title' properties in North Queensland.
SSP warns Australian insurers to move off legacy platforms
The managing director of technology house SSP in Australia has said Australia's largest insurers could move from being "leaders" to "laggards" as legacy technology infrastructure hampers them.
Towers Watson recruits Asia-Pacific insurance director
Global professional services company Towers Watson has appointed Bill Johnston as director, insurance management consultancy, Asia-Pacific.
Singapore syndicate expands underwriting capabilities
Watkins Syndicate Singapore, which represents Watkins Syndicate 457 at Lloyd's, has appointed two senior underwriters.
Singapore employee benefits broker Pan bought by technology start-up
The Pan Group, one of the largest employee benefits brokers in Singapore, has been bought by ConneXionsAsia, a technology firm which owns an end-to-end employee benefits platform.
Aviva appoints CFO in Asia
Ken Rappold has been appointed as regional chief financial officer of Aviva Asia.
Majority of Chinese firms reduced payment times in 2013
According to trade credit insurer Euler Hermes, seven out of ten Chinese companies increased their turnover in 2013, with six out of ten firms reducing their outstanding payment days.
AIA agrees five year shirt sponsorship deal with Tottenham Hotspur
Hong Kong-based life and health insurer AIA is sponsoring Tottenham Hotspur's shirts in all competitions until the end of the 2018-2019 season from the beginning of the 2014-15 season.
Index-based insurance: Protecting the vulnerable against weather uncertainty
There is growing recognition that extreme weather events are not just an environmental problem but an economic one as well.
Ace starts construction practice for Asia-Pacific
Ace has created a construction industry practice group in the Asia-Pacific region.
Zurich sees operating profit up 15% and premiums fall 4%
Zurich's global operating profit climbed 15% in 2013 helped by a significant improvement in its general insurance combined operating ratio.
Telematics: Asian appetite
The sophisticated use of data and technology are becoming necessities for insurers globally. Andrew Tjaardstra investigates how the insurance telematics market might develop in Asia over the next five years
Ace appoints chief underwriting officer in Asia-Pacific
Neil Moon, Ace's head of casualty, Asia-Pacific, has been promoted to chief underwriting officer, Asia-Pacific. Moon will be replaced in his role by Adam Clifford.