Australia
Interview: Mark Searles, AUB Group
Since packing up his life in London and flying half way across the world to Australia, Mark Searles, CEO of AUB Group, has transformed a broker into the leading equity-based broking, risk management, advice and solutions provider in Australasia.
Emerging Asia fastest growing GI market in 2018
Emerging Asia is set to remain the world’s fastest growing general insurance market in 2018.
Marsh's Lei Yu on the right cover in the age of product recalls and class actions
While the US has led the consumer rights crusade against defective products, other countries are becoming increasingly protective, writes Lei Yu, managing director, Marsh Hong Kong and Macau.
QBE to miss 2017 COR target and fall to loss after "challenging year"
Australian giant QBE is expecting a combined operating ratio of 104% and $1.2bn (£858m) loss for 2017's financial year.
QBE hires from Allianz for head of SME, Australia and New Zealand
Australian giant QBE has hired a senior manager from Allianz for a newly created SME role.
Legal expenses in Asia: Q+A with Antares' Mark Waters
Mark Waters, legal expenses underwriter at Lloyd's (re)insurer Antares, on promoting legal expenses cover for Asian businesses.
AGCS appoints new claims chief
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Lars Vissing as regional unit London head of claims.
Suncorp hit by 21,000 Melbourne hailstorm claims
Australian financial services group Suncorp has breached its nat cat allowance for the first half of the year.
QBE settles class action lawsuit for A$132.5m
Australian insurer QBE has settled a class action shareholder lawsuit for A$132.5m (£76.7m).
Post Power List 2018: Richard Pryce
CEO, QBE European Operations
French promoted at Chubb in Asia-Pacific
John French, Chubb's country president for Australia and New Zealand, has been appointed senior vice president, head of broker distribution for Asia-Pacific, starting next year.
Allianz’s Axel Theis on the positive signs for global trade
Concerns remain but outlook for global trade shows positive signs, says Axel Theis, member of the board of management of Allianz SE.
Allied World promotes MacLeod in Asia-Pacific
Switzerland headquartered global insurer Allied World has made a senior promotion in Asia-Pacific.
Zurich agrees major acquisition in Australia
Global insurer Zurich has expanded its footprint in Australia with a major acquisition and a 20-year distribution agreement with banking giant ANZ, subject to regulatory permission.
IAG releases 12.5% of premiums to reinsurers for a fee
Australian giant IAG has decided to expand its innovative quota share arrangements with more reinsurers next year.
Australian government sets-up inquiry into financial sector
The Australian government has announced a high level inquiry, known as a Royal Commission, into Australia's financial services sector.
QBE appoints head of distribution for Australia Northern region
Australian giant QBE has hired from QBE-owned regional insurer Elders Insurance for a distribution role.
Cost of natural disasters to more than double in Australia by 2050, says study
A comprehensive study has suggested Australia's natural disaster costs are going to become a lot worse in the future.
Chubb confirms leadership changes in Australia
Global insurer Chubb has finalised a restructure of senior management in Australia.
McLarens hires in Australia
Global loss adjuster McLarens has expanded its construction and natural resources team in Australia.
Cyclone Debbie insured losses reach A$1.57bn
Powerful Cyclone Debbie has become Queensland's costliest cyclone and Australia's second-most expensive for the insurance industry.
Insurance Council of Australia appoints third president this year
The Insurance Council of Australia has had to appoint its third president within 10 months following the departure of two former presidents from their respective businesses.
Top 30 Asia Insurers: Growth prospects in Asia vary by region
AM Best’s annual ranking of Asia-Pacific’s non-life insurers includes familiar companies, but they face different challenges
Singh appointed QBE interim CEO for Australia and New Zealand
Australian giant QBE has appointed Inder Singh, chief financial officer of its Australian and New Zealand operations as interim ANZO CEO.