Malaysia
Interview: Inga Beale, Lloyd's of London
Lloyd’s of London CEO Inga Beale sits down with Jonathan Swift to talk about Brexit, diversity and the need to modernise the market
Chubb's Burrell moves from Australia to Singapore
Liam Burrell previously Chubb's property and casualty manager of South Australia has taken on a similar role in Singapore.
Global Insurance Forum: Insurance will help Asean grow
Experts agree there are a host of insurance opportunities across Asean's fast growing markets.
Zurich acquires MAA Takaful in Malaysia
Zurich has expanded its presence in Malaysia with the acquisition of takaful insurer MAA Takaful for MYR525m (£90m).
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).
Australia's Honan forms strategic partnership with Malaysia's Hayat
Melbourne-headquartered Honan Insurance Group has made an undisclosed strategic partnership with Kuala Lumpur-based broker the Hayat Group.
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.
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.
Malaysian imprisoned in Singapore after cash for crash fraud
Tew Yee Jeng, from Malaysia, has been sentenced to 44 months in a Singapore jail after being involved in a cash for crash scam.
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.
Asia: Trade credit's double digit growth prospects
Trade credit insurance in Asia looks set to enjoy double-digit growth in the years ahead, but the market is not without challenges writes Nicky Burridge.
Cybercrime threat overlooked by majority of SMEs
Concern over cybercrime exposure is rising among SMEs but the rate is still low, with just 8% of firms worried about such attacks and 17% thinking they're too insignificant to be targeted.
Asia C-Suite: Malaysia's liberalisation
A senior Malaysia broker gives his verdict on Malaysia's increasing insurance liberalisation which will include the removal of tariffs.
Nexassure teams up with Hannover Re for Asia MGA
Nexassure has launched an extended warranty managing general agent using Hannover Re paper from Malaysia.
Tan takes on MPI Generali CEO role
Malaysia's MPI Generali Insurans has appointed veteran Oliver Tan as its CEO.
Decline in car sales to hurt premium growth in Malaysia, says MII
The Malaysian Insurance Institute is warning that premium growth in Malaysia will slow over the next few years as the appetite for new cars declines.
Ageas sells Hong Kong division to Chinese private equity firm
Ageas has sold its Hong Kong division to China's largest private equity firm JD Capital for HK$10.7bn (£895m).
Ace promotes Ghaffar to Asia-Pacific distribution role
Ace has promoted Amir Ghaffar to vice president and head of corporate distribution, accident and health, Asia-Pacific.
Crawford's Allan to join QBE in Singapore
Global loss adjuster Crawford has made two senior appointments in Asia as the firm's Singapore general manager Martin Allan leaves for QBE.
QBE gains in first half from asset sales and improved COR; CEO targets growth
Sydney-headquartered QBE saw a 24% rise in first half after tax profits to $488m (£331m) compared with $392m in the first half of last year.
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.
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.
Lloyd's to boost Malaysia presence as it applies for onshore licence
Lloyd's is to apply for an onshore reinsurance licence in Malaysia and open an office in Kuala Lumpur.