Hong Kong
AIA appoints Teow in agency role
AIA Group has appointed Patrick Teow to the position of CEO, group agency distribution.
23 fishermen missing as powerful typhoon strikes the Philippines
23 fishermen have not yet returned home as Typhoon Utor hits the Philippines.
HKFI celebrates 25th anniversary
The great and good of the Hong Kong insurance industry met last night (8 August)at the Conrad hotel in Hong Kong to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Hong Kong Federation of Insurers.
Herratt joins Cooper Claridge-Ware
David Herratt, former acting CEO of the Hong Kong office of broker Swiss Insurance Partners, has joined Hong Kong-based broker Cooper Claridge-Ware.
RSA grows premiums 20% in Asia
RSA grew its Asian premiums by 20% in the first half of 2013 compared to the same period last year.
Aon hosts Manchester United and business leaders in Hong Kong
Aon had a press conference on Monday morning with business leaders to celebrate Manchester United's arrival to play a friendly with local side Kitchee.
Tucker: Solvency II is not an "ideal model" for Asia
As the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance in Hong Kong weighs up the implementation of a risk-based capital regime, Mark Tucker, the CEO of AIA, said today that Solvency II was not an "ideal model" for Asia.
AIA profits climb 34%
Hong Kong-based life and health insurer AIA posted pre-tax profits of $1.93bn for the first six months of the year.
DirectAsia.com enters Hong Kong motorbike market
DirectAsia.com is entering the Hong Kong bike market by offering a reimbursement of the price difference if bikers can find cheaper motorcycle insurance elsewhere.
HKFI responds to criticism from Consumer Council over travel insurance policies
The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers has welcomed a report by the Consumer Council into high-risk activities covered by travel insurance.
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).
Whiplash fraud “minimal” in Hong Kong says Kwiksure
Suspected whiplash frauds remain minimal in number in Hong Kong according to data from Asian broker Kwiksure.
Seeking differentiation: Hong Kong's competitive market
Hong Kong is one of the most competitive insurance areas in Asia, but despite the strong market forces in play, the majority of insurers are failing to differentiate their products from their rivals writes Nicky Burridge.
Hong Kong insurers criticised over fee calculation
Household insurers in Hong Kong have been accused of inflating premiums by using a discredited measure already banned in the new-homes market, the Legislative Council's housing panel has heard.
Hong Kong Confederation of Insurance Brokers celebrates 20 years
Last night the Hong Kong Confederation of Insurance Brokers celebrated 20 years as an organisation at a cocktail reception at the Shangri-La hotel in Hong Kong.
Swiss Re warns of $44bn loss scenario from Chinese flood and storm surge
With its large economy and over half of its manufacturing centres exposed to flood risk, China represents a much bigger risk to insurers than Thailand, according to a new report from Swiss Re.
Peak Re CEO: Japan has been a surprise
Five months since its launch, Peak Re's CEO Franz Josef Hahn says business is going to plan and the reinsurer has been particularly well received in Japan.
InterGlobal expands sales team
Twenty four sales staff have been appointed or promoted by international medical insurer InterGlobal.
Hong Kong's marine challenge
Hong Kong’s marine insurance industry is facing a growing challenge from its regional rivals. Nicky Burridge investigates why.
Cooper Claridge Ware co-founder promoted to CEO
Hong Kong-based health insurance broker Cooper, Claridge-Ware has appointed co-founder Christopher Claridge-Ware as the company’s new chief executive officer.
View from the Top: Engaging young talent
The CII's Joyce Ang explains how the organisation is helping young talent engage with professionalism and also help to inspire other young people to join the industry.
Hong Kong premiums grow 15% in Q1
Total gross premiums in Hong Kong climbed 15.2% year on year to HK72.4bn ($9.3bn) according to the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.
Hong Kong no longer world's 'most competitive' economy
Hong Kong is no longer the world's 'most competitive' economy according to the International Institute for Management Development.
Hong Kong’s slow moving health market
Although health insurance could be described as a sleepy business in Hong Kong, potential government reforms could bring about a shake-up in the market as Andrew Tjaardstra reports.