China
Ping An's profits climbed 38% in 2015
Chinese financial services giant Ping An has reported a 38% rise in profits in 2015 to 54.2bn yuan (£5.88bn) compared with 39.3bn yuan in 2014.
Sompo Canopius hires from Chaucer for Asia head of engineering
Global specialty insurer Sompo Canopius has hired Wah Chuang Ng to become head of engineering for its Asia operations.
Anbang offers $6.5bn for US hotel chain
Chinese insurance giant Anbang has offered around $6.5bn (£4.5bn) for Blackstone-owned Strategic Hotel Resorts which runs 16 luxury US-based hotels and resorts.
Axa's Asia P&C GWP surpassed €1bn in 2015
Axa's property and casualty gross written premiums in Asia exceeded €1bn (£789m) in 2015 for the first time.
C-Suite: The potential of telematics in Asia
Telematics is a great opportunity for Asia's motor insurers as competition intensifies in the region writes Pravar Gautam.
Aon's clients suffered $1bn of losses from Tianjin
Aon's clients alone have already suffered losses in excess of $1bn (£700m) from last year's Tianjin port disaster in China.
Fosun withdraws from Israel purchase
Chinese conglomerate Fosun has decided to end the firm's bid to buy a controlling 52% stake in Israeli insurer Phoenix.
Zurich rebalances in Asia-Pacific as premium declines
Zurich's general insurance division has taken corrective steps over the last year in Asia-Pacific to concentrate on more profitable growth.
Tianjin claims expected to rise above $5bn, says IUMI
Insurance industry losses from the explosion at China's Tianjin port could rise above $5bn (£3.43bn) according to an industry expert.
Claims Club Asia rebrands as Claims Club Asia-Pacific
The Claims Club Asia has been renamed Claims Club Asia-Pacific in a new look for 2016.
Assets at China's insurers climb to £255bn
Premium income at China's insurers climbed to 2.4trn yuan (£255bn) in 2015 - an increase of 20% over 2014.
Strong premium growth expected across Asia, says Swiss Re
Swiss Re is predicting robust growth across Asia for general insurance over 2016 and 2017 despite economic headwinds.
Businesses are paying later in China but economy is resilient, says Euler Hermes
Credit insurer Euler Hermes believes domestic consumption in China will support the economy but volatility is delaying business payments.
Ironshore's Pembroke to open in Shanghai
Ironshore is to open an office in Shanghai for its Pembroke Managing Agency to join Lloyd's China platform this month.
Business interruption from cyber attacks a growing concern, says AGCS
Business interruption is the top risk globally for the fourth year in succession according to Allianz's Risk Barometer 2016 - an annual survey of risk managers.
China's insurers establish government investment fund
China's insurers and reinsurers have established the China Insurance Investment fund in Shanghai's free trade zone.
Editor's Comment: 2015: A year in review
Christmas is a time for reflection on the past year and to think about what 2016 might bring.
Fosun suspends shares in Hong Kong
Shares of all the listed entities at one of China's largest conglomerates Fosun were suspended today after concerns over the whereabouts of its chairman Guo Guangchang.
Asia: Trade credit's double digit growth prospects
Trade credit insurance in Asia looks set to enjoy double-digit growth in the years ahead, but the market is not without challenges writes Nicky Burridge.
AIG sells $750m stake in China's PICC
AIG has sold a further share of its stake in China's largest general insurer PICC Property & Casualty.
Shanghai broker registers with Lloyd's
Shanghai Asian Insurance Brokers has become the first Chinese broker to register with Lloyd's.
Allianz teams up with Chinese internet giant for digital venture
Allianz is to create a digital insurance company for the Chinese market, a joint venture with local internet giant Baidu and Asian investor Hillhouse Capital Group.
Ortega to lead Chubb in Asia-Pacific after Ace deal completes
Juan Luis Ortega, Asia-Pacific president at Ace, will lead the merged entities of Ace and Chubb in the region.
Fosun to step up integration after Ironshore completion
Chinese conglomerate Fosun is to increase its integration efforts among its insurance assets following the confirmation of its 100% ownership deal with Ironshore.