Asia
View from the Top: When catastrophe hits
Manuel Bauer of Allianz discusses how to implement a robust catastrophe response procedure for handling claims.
China outlines risk based regime
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission has provided an overall framework for China Risk-Oriented Solvency System bringing the market towards international standards.
India to change broking placement regulations
New proposals from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority wants to place greater caps on where brokers place their business with insurers.
Call for life insurance for Bangladesh factory workers
The Bangladesh Insurance Association wants to make it compulsory for factory owners in the garment industry to ensure their workers are covered for life insurance.
Marine: Tidal waves
Still reeling from recent huge losses, marine insurers cannot increase rates due to over-capacity – but is the outlook for the sector as negative as it seems?
Apac climate report highlights typhoons, droughts and air pollution
The Guy Carpenter Asia-Pacific Climate Impact Centre today released its annual report focusing on typhoon activity, the seasonal prediction of extreme droughts and floods, and the impact of local air pollution on climate.
This week's Asia highlights
Here are the top five highlights from Insurance Insight's Asian coverage this week.
Cyclone Mahasen reaches Bangladesh
Five dead as cyclone Mahasen could cause heavy rain and widespread flooding.
Japan sees Q1 economic growth of 0.9%
In the first three months of the year Japan's GDP grew 0.9%, on a quarter to quarter basis.
Japan's Tohoku earthquake: A force of change
The sheer size and scale of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami has change the face of insurance in the region forever writes Sadie O'Brien.
SSP strengthens Australia and Asia-Pacific team
Technology provider SSP has appointed Jerry Hall as business development manager for Australia and Asia-Pacific.
View from the Top: Emerging Indonesia
Clarence Wong, chief economist at Swiss Re Asia, shares his views on the potential for the insurance industry in Indonesia arguing there will be short term difficulties but the long term gains are worth it.
Aviva offshores 600 jobs to India
The UK union Unite has accused Aviva of betraying its UK workforce by offshoring hundreds of back office life insurance processing jobs to India.
Taiwan falls out with Philippines
Taiwan is suspending hiring Filipino workers as tensions grow over the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman.
Civil unrest growing in Asia
Aon's 10th annual political and terrorism risk map shows an increase of protests and unrest in Asia.
JLT acquires in Indonesia
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has acquired two businesses in Indonesia which will help its employee benefits offering.
Claims Club Asia: 23 May agenda
Insurance Insight is delighted to announce the speakers and topics for the inaugural meeting of the Claims Club Asia in central Hong Kong on 23 May.
Fashion firms unite for safety improvements in Bangladesh
Clothes retailers have agreed some important steps to help improve health and safety at Bangladesh's factories.
Ping An hit by brokerage ban
Chinese insurer Ping An's shares fell after its securities brokerage division was given a three-month ban by the China Securities Regulatory Commission.
Japan Earthquake: A seismic shift
The sheer size and scale of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami has change the face of insurance in the region forever.
Insurance Insight Q+A: Wang Qunbin, Fosun International
Insurance Insight interviews Wang Qunbin (pictured) the President of Fosun International, an investor in several insurers in China and most recently Asia focused reinsurer Peak Re.
Floods affect over 1m in China
Floods in the provinces of Jiangxi, Anhui and Hunan in China have killed six people and impacted 33 000 hectares of crops.
Starr International opens office in Manila
Hong Kong based Starr International Insurance (Asia) is opening a branch office in Manila to provide general insurance.
WHO issues virus warning
The World Health Organisation has said the novel coronavirus, which is similar to SARS, can pass between humans.