Asia
Price softening possible in reinsurance market, says Fitch
The outlook for global reinsurance sector ratings remains stable, supported by capital strength and continued profitability, according to Fitch.
Singapore's recruitment challenge
Justin Harper finds out how the battle for talent is being played out in one of Asia's key insurance hubs.
Ping An's profits rise 28.3%
China's largest insurer Ping An has reported a 28.3% rise in its first-half profit.
Claims Awards Asia open for entries
Entries are open for the inaugural Claims Awards Asia.
View from the Top: Asia's environmental liabilities
XL's Craig Langham examines Asia's growing environmental liabilities and how governments are looking to implement legislation.
AIG appoints Coory in marketing role
AIG has appointed Damian Coory to the newly created role of vice president, corporate marketing and communications for Asia-Pacific.
China hit by internet attack
Chinese web addresses ending in .cn went down for two hours on the morning of 25 August.
China Taiping premiums climb 61% in first half
Chinese insurer China Taiping's premiums increased almost 60.8% to HK$50.5bn in the first half of the year.
ING sells South Korea unit
ING, which was bailed out by the Dutch government in the financial crisis, has sold the majority of its stake in its South Korean life insurance arm.
The power of governments and insurers working together
Governments need to take a greater leadership role when addressing the insurance needs for natural disasters in Asia writes Mukul Gupta.
Liberty Insurance appoints new president in Singapore
Property and casualty insurer Liberty Mutual Insurance has appointed Luiz Francisco Campos as president of Liberty Insurance Singapore.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty makes key appointment in Hong Kong
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty Hong Kong has appointed Jack Jenner its new head of market management.
China's central bank to lead regulation meetings
The governor of People's Bank of China Zhou Xiaochuan is set to chair a regulatory committee made up of the regulators for banks, securities firms, insurance and the foreign exchange.
FP Marine in China aquaculture move
PICC and Dalian Zhangzi Island Fishery Group initiated a wind index marine aquaculture insurance which is the first policy of its kind.
Chinese broker boss found in Fiji
Chen Yi, the head of Shanghai Fanxin Insurance Agency, has been found in Fiji and has been extradited to China after it is alleged she had fled the country.
Insurance Insight Asia editor talks Philippines flooding to BBC
With businesses in the Philippines are still dealing with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Trami, Insurance Insight Asia editor Andrew Tjaardstra spoke to the BBC's Rico Hizon about what is happening and the cost of such natural disasters.
Lloyd's eyes Beijing underwriting office
Lloyd's is to open another underwriting office in China once regulatory approval has been granted.
Express train crashes in India
37 Hindu pilgrims were killed and several injured when the train crashed into the pilgrims at a railway station in the eastern Indian state of Bihar.
Matthew Cannock named new Markel MD in Singapore
Markel International has appointed Matthew Cannock as managing director in Singapore.
Opportunities reducing for China motor tie-ups, says KPMG
Foreign insurers are looking to capitalise on the opening of the motor market and rising M&A activity in China. This follows the removal of restrictions to write compulsory third party liability insurance, according to a new industry survey by KPMG.
Heavy flooding in China kills more than 90
Hundereds of thousands of people have been caught up in the worst flooding in decades in North-East China and also in Guangdong province, South China, with at least 90 people being killed.
Philippines shuts financial markets after flooding
The Philippines has shut financial markets, government offices and schools in the capital and several provinces in the main island of Luzon after heavy rains caused flooding.
View from the Top: Expect profits to be squeezed in Asia
An economist from trade credit insurer Euler Hermes gives a perspective on how weak global demand is impacting Asia's trade prospects.
Google and insurers to speak at Data & Analytics Asia
Insurance Insight is delighted to confirm speakers from Google, Prudential, RSA, HSBC, Zurich and many more companies are attending the Insurance Data & Analytics Asia event in Hong Kong on 26 September.