Hong Kong
Tiger Risk Parners targets China with Hong Kong office
US-headquartered reinsurance broker and strategic advisor Tiger Risk Partners has opened its first office in Asia.
Leung to replace Choi as Hong Kong's insurance government head
John Leung is relocating from Taiwan to start as Hong Kong's commissioner of insurance on 19 August to replace Annie Choi.
Venetico to lead Generali's Asia commercial property underwriting
Industry veteran Joe Venetico has been appointed head of property underwriting, Asia for Generali global corporate and commercial.
Aon appoints senior Swiss Re head for China roles
Qin Lu is moving from Swiss Re to take on the roles of CEO of Aon Benfield Greater China and CEO of Aon Risk Solutions, China.
Peak Re buys 50% stake in Caribbean insurer
Hong Kong headquartered Peak Re has bought 50% of Caribbean insurer Nagico for an undisclosed amount.
Walker begins Hong Kong QBE journey
Mark Walker, previously CEO of RSA Hong Kong, has started his role as CEO of QBE's Hong Kong operations.
Allied World hires from Starr to replace Cotter in Asia-Pacific
Allied World has hired Michael Garrison from Starr where he was senior vice president and chief underwriting officer.
Hong Kong Insurance Awards: Entries close 31 July
The entry deadline for the Hong Kong Insurance Awards is the end of the month.
Insurance Institute of Hong Kong agrees merger with CII
Professional body the Insurance Institute of Hong Kong has voted to merge with the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Generali appoints head of engineering in Asia
Timson Hui has been appointed head of engineering, Asia at Generali Global Corporate and Commercial.
Asia Interview: FP Marine's Phil Bilney
Andrew Tjaardstra, editor Asia, speaks to Phil Bilney, CEO, FP Marine in Hong Kong.
Willis recruits from AIA and JLT in Asia
Willis has appointed David Chan as Asia head of affinity and SMEs, and Cedric Luah as Asia head of human capital and benefits.
Hong Kong aims for Provisional Insurance Authority by end of 2015
The Hong Kong government has announced there will be three key stages for the introduction of the Independent Insurance Authority over the next two years.
Peak Re's head of underwriting becomes chief risk officer
Chief underwriting officer Eckart Roth will become chief risk officer at Hong Kong-headquartered reinsurer Peak Re on 1 July.
Allied World launches first Asia-Pacific marketing campaign
Following the acquisition of RSA's Hong Kong and Singapore operations, Allied World is building its brand in the region.
Asia C-Suite: Expectations of China's growing middle class
Increased prosperity in China is seeing greater demands for improvements in the local health insurance sector writes Martin Garcia.
Wilkinson becomes Markel's Singapore claims director
Chay Wilkinson is leaving loss adjuster Triton where he is regional director, Asia-Pacific to become Markel's Singapore claims director.
Asia C-Suite: Insuring the Alibabas of tomorrow
Prioritising flexible cover for SMEs in Asia-Pacific will help drive economic growth and innovation in the region argues Zurich's Stuart Spencer.
Now Compare parent to launch insurance company and Frank Bruno ad campaign
The Hong Kong-headquartered broking group Alliance has received approval to launch its own insurance company in the third quarter of 2015.
Dual hires Paradine for non-exec role as MGA eyes Asia-Pacific acquisitions
Industry veteran Terry Paradine, a former chairman and CEO of Marsh Asia-Pacific, has become non-executive chairman at Dual Asia-Pacific.
Axa expands start-up fund to Asia and targets 100 million customers
Axa is expanding its investments in China, Hong Kong and Singapore as it targets 100 million customers by 2030.
Peak Re partners with Shanghai Typhoon Institute
Hong Kong based reinsurer Peak Re and the Shanghai Typhoon Institute are partnering for research projects into the impact of tropical cyclones on the insurance market.
RSA completes China sale
RSA has completed the sale of Sun Alliance Insurance (China) to Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.
FP Marine's Bilney: 'Cargo rates are softest in my career'
Philip Bilney, CEO of Hong Kong-based marine specialist broker FP Marine, has warned that cargo rates are the softest he has seen in more than 30 years in insurance.