Indonesia
Wong promoted at Cunningham Lindsey in Malaysia
Aldrin Wong, previously senior vice president of major and complex loss, has been promoted to CEO Malaysia at global loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey.
Small losses expected from Indonesia earthquake, says AIR
Insured losses from yesterday's 6.5 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia are not expected to be significant according to catastrophe firm AIR Worldwide.
IAG grows Asia GWP to A$757m
In the last financial year Australian-headquartered insurer IAG grew its gross written premiums in Asia, outside of China, 7.5% to A$757m (£582m).
Global Insurance Forum: Insurance will help Asean grow
Experts agree there are a host of insurance opportunities across Asean's fast growing markets.
Chubb promotes Ly to president director for Indonesia
Chubb's vice president and deputy Asia-Pacific head of personal business Tai-Kuan Ly has been appointed president director, general insurance in Indonesia.
BP Marsh buys 20% of Asia Reinsurance Brokers
Investment firm BP Marsh & Partners has acquired a 20% stake in Singapore-headquartered Asia Reinsurance Brokers for S$2.4m (£1.2m).
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.
Premium rates softened 3.4% in Asia-Pacific last year, says QBE
Australian insurance giant QBE saw rates softening on average 3.4% in Asia-Pacific (excluding Australia and New Zealand) in 2015 as competition intensified across the region.
IAG's half year profits fall 19.5% as provisions for 2011 Christchurch earthquake rise
Australian giant IAG is still counting the cost of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake and announced a 19.5% fall in profits for the first half of the 2015/16 financial year.
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.
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.
Bomb blasts rock central Jakarta
At least seven people have died after multiple bomb blasts in central Jakarta.
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.
Increased city populations to spur flood exposure in Asia, says JBA study
According to catastrophe modeling company JBA Risk Management population increases in four major Asia cities will lead to a large rise in flood risk exposure.
Europe: A CIVETS hedge?
There is currently a lot of hype about the so-called CIVETS - Columbia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey and South Africa. These are countries with young populations and plenty of economic potential, so should these be the hunting grounds for European…
Ageas eyes Indonesia after Hong Kong sale
Ageas CEO Bart de Smet has said the insurer is interested in expanding in Asia's less developed markets.
Tourists targeted in deadly Bangkok bombing
At least 20 people have died and over 100 have been injured following a bomb explosion yesterday in central Bangkok.
Wreckage spotted as Indonesian authorities hunt missing plane
Wreckage has been spotted in the Indonesian mountain province of Papua after a plane carrying 54 people went missing.
Allianz buoyed by P&C growth in China, Indonesia and Malaysia
Allianz's Asia-Pacific property and casualty division saw gross written premiums increase to €869m (£619m) in the first half up 26% from €688m last year.
The Floow to promote telematics on PM's South East Asia tour
Aviva and telematics company the Floow are among 31 UK business leaders chosen to accompany Prime Minister David Cameron on a trip to South East Asia this week to promote the UK's financial technology sector.
Willis appoints Weaver as South East Asia CEO
Willis has appointed Miller's head of Asia Simon Weaver as CEO of its Singapore office and regional CEO for South East Asia.
Analysis: Asia's high growth markets
Insurers see high growth potential in several large countries across Asia but caution is needed. Nicky Burridge explains.
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.
78% of terrorist attacks since 2007 have been in 10 countries, says Aon
Aon has identified the 10 countries where the vast majority of global terrorist attacks occur.