Australia
Willis Re's Australia chairman in Bermuda move
Willis Re Australia chairman Michael Harden has been appointed chief executive of Willis Re Bermuda.
Axa hails first half growth
For the first half, Axa has reported property & casualty revenues were up 2% to €16.5bn, mainly driven by an overall positive price effect of 3% on average. Overall total revenues were up 4% to €50bn across the group.
9 500 claims from New Zealand winter storm
A June storm in New Zealand caused NZ$33m ($26m) of damage.
Ping An gains license to begin futures trading
Ping An Insurance Company of China has become the first insurance company on the Chinese mainland to trade stock index futures.
Renewables market could triple insurance spend by 2020
The renewable energy industry could triple its annual insurance spend by 2020 to mitigate risks to projects, according to a new report sponsored by Swiss Re.
Solvency II voted biggest regulatory challenge by EMEA insurers
Over 90% of insurers in Europe, the Middle East and Asia view Solvency II as the biggest regulatory challenge facing their organisation, according to a study by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Insured impact from Gansu quake not likely to be significant
Catastrophe modelling firm AIR Worldwide has said it does not expect significant insured losses from the devastating earthquake in Gansu Province, China this week.
Insurers stop new policies after New Zealand earthquake
Some insurance companies are refusing policies to new customers in central New Zealand after Sunday's 6.5 earthquake.
Ace makes leadership changes in Asia-Pacific
Damien Sullivan is to be promoted from the president of Ace's Asia-Pacific region to chairman from 1 September.
Earthquake in New Zealand causes minor damage
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck New Zealand on Monday morning shaking buildings including the Parliament building in Wellington.
Lum appointed to Beazley Asia-Pacific role
Beazley has internally filled its political risks and trade credit underwriter role for Asia-Pacific, appointing Michael Lum.
IAG improves claims guidance
Insurance Australia Group is expecting a better claims performance for its current financial year than forecast.
Fitch affirms QBE's ratings
Fitch Ratings has affirmed QBE's long-term issuer default rating at A, and its subsidiaries' insurer financial strength ratings at A+, both with a stable outlook.
View from the Top: 2013's regulatory outlook
KPMG's Martin Noble looks at how 2013 regulatory predictions shaping up for Asia-Pacific, and whether we could soon see the emergence of a global insurance capital standard.
Marsh and AGCS provide quick access to claims' funds
March and Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty have committed to provide rapid access to working funds for the joint clients in the event of a major claim.
SAP appoints Pitcher to senior Asia-Pacific role
Andrew Pitcher, an Accenture veteran, has been given a newly-created role of senior vice president and general manager of financial services for SAP Asia-Pacific and Japan.
Crawford adds four adjusters to Singapore team
Claims management firm Crawford & Company has bolstered its Asia Pacific operation by appointing four new adjusters to its Singapore team.
Q&A: PARIMA chairman and International SOS group general manager Franck Baron
Insurance Insight caught up with Franck Baron the group general manager, risk management and insurance at International SOS about his new role as chairman of the Pan-Asian Risk & Insurance Management Association (PARIMA).
Zurich cuts stake in New China Life
Zurich has reduced its stake in New China Life Insurance Company to 9.4%.
Heavy rains cause flooding and mudslides in China
Days of heavy rain across the mountainous Yunnan and Sichuan provinces of southwestern China have caused widespread flooding and triggered landslides.
Europe's cyber market could be worth €900m by 2018 says Allianz
Allianz expects to hold a fifth of the European cyber market by 2018 and forecasts significant growth in the product line outside of the US, a board member said on Wednesday.
AIG takes yacht protection to Australia
AIG private client group has extended its yacht insurance product to Australia.
BNP Paribas Cardif enters joint venture with Bank of Beijing
BNP Paribas Cardif is expanding into the Chinese market with a joint venture with Bank of Beijing.
Crawford appoints Chen as general manager for Taipei
Crawford & Company has appointed Dr Leo Chen as general manager at its Taipei office.