Hong Kong
Johnson to lead FP Marine as broker joins RKH Specialty
Former CEO of JLT Thailand Mark Johnson is to become CEO of Hyperion-owned specialist marine broker FP Marine starting on 1 March.
Lawyers urge caution over Hong Kong bancassurance deals
Changes could be in store for Hong Kong's insurers and banks should the newly-formed Competition Commission find any issues with the bancassurance model.
Zurich restructures Asia-Pacific commercial business
Swiss global giant Zurich is reorganising its commercial business in Asia-Pacific, headquartered in Hong Kong, following the worldwide decision to integrate its global corporate and commercial divisions.
Tam joins Hong Kong's Nova from Marsh
Heathcliff Tam, Marsh's former infrastructure leader in Hong Kong, has joined smaller rival broker Nova Insurance in the Special Administrative Region.
Independent Hong Kong regulator targets Q2 beginning
Hong Kong's Insurance Authority has told Insurance Post that a new regulatory regime for insurance brokers could take until the second quarter of 2019 to implement.
Singapore employee benefits broker links with Fosun for China push
Singapore-based employee benefits firm the CXA Group is linking up with Fosun-owned Shanghai Zhongheng Insurance Brokers.
Chow swaps Munich Re for XL Catlin in Hong Kong
Casualty underwriter Stephen Chow has joined XL Catlin in Hong Kong after leaving reinsurance giant Munich Re.
Hill Dickinson and Laracy & Co. to formally merge in Hong Kong
International law firm Hill Dickinson's formal merger with Hong Kong firm Laracy & Co. has been approved by the Law Society of Hong Kong to begin 1 April.
Leonardi appointed head of Generali Asia
Former senior Axa employee Roberto Leonardi has been appointed regional officer for Generali Asia’s insurance operations.
Aviva and Tencent plan Hong Kong digital distribution
Aviva, investment firm Hillhouse Capital and Chinese internet firm Tencent Holdings are combining to offer online life insurance in Hong Kong.
Allianz and Standard Chartered enter Asia GI partnership
Following a competitive tender Allianz and Standard Chartered have agreed a 15 year five country general insurance bancassurance partnership in Asia.
Frontier partners with Taiping for One Belt One Road
Hong Kong-headquartered security company Frontier Services Group has agreed a partnership with Taiping General Insurance.
Asia C-suite panel bullish on insurance innovation
Senior executives from some of Asia's largest insurers have shared their vision for insurance innovation at the Asian Financial Forum 2017.
Boeing 747 cargo plane crashes enroute from Hong Kong to Istanbul
At least 37 people have been killed after a Turkish cargo plane crashed into a village near the capital of Kyrgyzstan this morning.
Spencer departs Zurich following Howell appointment
Post understands Stuart Spencer, Zurich's former general insurance Asia-Pacific CEO, left the company on 31 December.
PICC's vice chairman under investigation, says report
The vice chairman and president of PICC Wang Yincheng has been taken away by Chinese authorities for investigation according to financial media site Caixin.
2017 outlook: Asia's exciting insurance potential
The coming year looks set to be an exciting but challenging one for general insurers in Asia as strong growth continues in many markets across the region writes Nicky Burridge.
Former Village Insurance director starts Hong Kong broker
Liam Morarjee, a former director of Hong Kong broker Village Insurance, has launched a general insurance broker in the Special Administrative Region.
Former Chubb execs join Navigators Asia team
Three former Chubb executives have joined Navigators’ Asian operations as the insurer continues to expand in North Asian marine, casualty and specialty markets.
Large rise in China and Hong Kong cyber attacks, says PWC
Cyber attacks on businesses in China and Hong Kong have soared in the last two years according to research from a PWC survey.
Latitude creates P&I data tool
Hong Kong-based marine broker Latitude has created an online tool to compare data of the 13 marine P&I mutuals of the International Group.
Post Webinar: Raising standards in Hong Kong insurance
Register for free for an upcoming webinar on Culture, Talent and Values in Hong Kong insurance.
CII launches Strategic Manifesto following internal review
The Chartered Insurance Institute launched its Strategic Manifesto, with a focus on re-establishing public trust in the insurance sector.
Hong Kong Insurance Awards 2016: The Winners
Manulife and Prudential both won three awards at the Hong Kong Insurance Awards 2016.