China
China launches small business venture capital fund
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission is encouraging insurers to invest in a venture capital fund scheme for small companies.
Anbang agrees deal to buy Delta Lloyd Bank Belgium
Chinese financial services company Anbang Insurance has reached an agreement to buy Delta Lloyd Bank Belgium from Dutch financial group Delta Lloyd for €219m.
China to open three more free trade zones
China is seeking to replicate the Shanghai free trade zone in the provinces of Fujian and Guangdong and the port city of Tianjin.
One in 10 car deaths linked to alcohol, says WHO
Following a study, the World Health Organisation has said one in every 10 car deaths is linked to alcohol.
Berkshire Hathaway, Fosun and RSA: five leading 2014 Asia stories
Andrew Tjaardstra, Post's Asia editor, summaries five leading stories that made the headlines in Asia-Pacific over the year.
Now Health appoints managing director in Beijing
Now Health has appointed Patrick Meng as director and general manager of Now Health’s Beijing branch.
Gallagher invests in joint venture with major Chinese broker
Arthur J Gallagher will invest in a new reinsurance broker with Jiang Tai Insurance Brokers in the Shanghai free trade zone.
Premiums in 'emerging Asia' to grow 12.8% in 2015, says Swiss Re
According to reinsurance giant Swiss Re general insurance premiums in 'emerging Asia' countries are set to grow 12.8% on average in 2015.
Chinese insurer buys Sydney's Sheraton on the Park
Sunshine Insurance has splashed out A$463m (£254m) on the iconic Sydney hotel.
China Re starts standalone Lloyd's syndicate
China's largest reinsurer has gained permission for Syndicate 2088 to be a standalone reinsurance entity to be managed by Catlin Underwriting Agencies.
18 killed in Shandong fire
A huge food plant fire killed 18 people and injured 13 others in Shandong yesterday evening.
Ageas eyes general insurance opportunities in Asia
Frank van Kempen, Ageas chief commercial officer for Asia, has said Ageas's non-life arm has plenty of room for growth.
Blog: East Asia Insurance Congress 2014
I was one of over 1500 delegates attending the East Asia Insurance Congress in Taipei between 2-6 November. Dubbed the Monte Carlo of Asia' it is a feast of business, networking, panels, parties and stands.
China becoming "more accessible" to foreign insurers, says Axco
Global insurance information provider Axco believes China is becoming more accessible to foreign insurers despite only having a 1.3% market share in 2013.
C-Suite: Is Shanghai's free trade zone brave enough?
China’s experiment with a free market economy reached a critical stage when it opened up its pilot free trade zone in Shanghai last September. Is the model brave and decisive enough?
China encourages insurers to invest overseas
A senior representative of the China Insurance Regulatory Commission has urged insurers to increase their exposure to overseas assets.
CII stresses importance of professional development in China
Mark Greenwood, regional director Asia-Pacific at the Chartered Insurance Institute, urged delegates at the Claims Club Asia in Shanghai to embrace professional development.
Claims Club Asia to launch in China
The Claims Club Asia, the forum for claims professionals across Asia, will hold its first forum in China next week.
Magnitude 6 earthquake rocks Yunnan province, China
Yesterday evening a magnitude 6 earthquake killed one and injured over 300 people in Yunnan, in South-West China.
Hilton sells iconic New York hotel to Chinese insurer for £1.2bn
Beijing-based insurer Anbang Insurance Group has purchased the Waldorf Astoria for £1.2bn ($1.95bn) from Hilton Worldwide owned by the Blackstone Group.
Lockton recruits from JLT for Greater China CEO role
Alex Yip, former chairman and general manager of China at JLT, has joined Lockton to become CEO of Greater China.
Hong Kong still disrupted by pro-democracy protests
Work and student life has been disrupted in Hong Kong over the last week as thousands of protesters took to the streets to call for China to introduce full democracy to the SAR.
PICC targets Chinese pet owners
Chinese insurance giant PICC is launching a product for cats and dogs for Chinese owners.
China upgrades premium growth projections
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission is predicting 17% premium revenue growth each year until 2020.