Indonesia
Insured losses from Sumatra earthquake 'not significant'
Yesterday's 8.6 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia is not expected to cause significant insured losses, according to catastrophe modelling firm AIR Worldwide.
South Asia slow down: is this a blip or the new normal?
South Asia is probably the region of the world most acutely aware of the interconnectedness of growth prospects across countries in the developed and developing world.
In Series Emerging Markets: Asia has the right ingredients
Asia has all the key elements for an emerging market, with a number of countries in a vast and diverse area at various stages of development. How can insurers crack this market?
Asia-Pacific reaches 3.3 million HNW overtaking Europe
Asia is now second only to North America in the number of high net worth individuals, and this continues to rise by 10% year on year, according to a new report.
Axa and QBE strike deals with HSBC for Asian and Central/South American P&C businesses
Axa and HSBC announced today they have entered into an agreement whereby the French insurance giant would acquire the bank’s property and casualty businesses in Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico.
Emerging markets present growth opportunities for energy firms
Despite geo-political turmoil, many economies now present increased growth opportunities for global energy companies due to decreasing political risk and improvements in legal and regulatory environments, according to risk analysis company Maplecroft.
Comparison sites starting to make waves in Asia
Price comparison websites are a significant part of the financial landscape in the UK. Nicky Burridge asks whether Asia will look the same in the future.
Great Eastern CEO optimistic about Southeast Asian market
Asia's oldest insurance group, Great Eastern, remains bullish on the prospects of the industry in Southeast Asia, despite the eurozone crisis, low penetration rates and insufficient coverage in several regions.
Q&A Asia: Generali
As part of Insurance Insights new remit to cover Asia, Assicurazioni Generali’s deputy general manager Valter Trevisani (pictured) spoke to Francesca Nyman to discussed the insurer’s plans there.
Q&A Asia: Zurich
As part of Insurance Insight's new remit to cover Asia Francesca Nyman spoke to Zurich’s regional chairman for Asia Pacific and the Middle East, Geoffrey Riddell, to find out what the rapidly growing population means for the insurer.
Fitch launches Indonesian portal
Fitch Ratings has launched a website specifically for Indonesia.
Q&A Asia: JLT
As part of Insurance Insights new remit to cover Asia, Jardine Lloyd Thompson Asia’s chief executive officer Warren Merritt (pictured)spoke to Francesca Nyman to discussed the broker’s plans there.
Ace dental plan gains foothold in Asia
Ace Asia Pacific, part of global (re)insurer Ace Group, has extended its Ace Dental Care plan to several Asian countries.
Stable outlook for Indonesian non-life market
The outlook for Indonesia's non-life market is stable, driven by benign domestic economic conditions, sustainable demand for insurance policies, and enhanced regulatory capital requirements, according to recent report.