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Flight MH17 wreckage arrives at Dutch airbase ahead of probe
Wreckage from the ill-fated Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 will be reconstructed after being transported to the Gilze-Rijen airbase in Holland as part of a probe into what brought the plane down.
Australian familes to bring MH17 lawsuit in ECHR
Eight Australian families are preparing to bring a joint-suit against Russia, Ukraine, Malaysia and Malaysia Airlines regarding the downing of the stricken Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.
Premiums in 'emerging Asia' to grow 12.8% in 2015, says Swiss Re
According to reinsurance giant Swiss Re general insurance premiums in 'emerging Asia' countries are set to grow 12.8% on average in 2015.
The hunt for Asia acquisitions
The market for mergers and acquisitions in Asia remains strong as international and domestic insurers look to grow their operations in the booming region writes Nicky Burridge.
Ageas eyes general insurance opportunities in Asia
Frank van Kempen, Ageas chief commercial officer for Asia, has said Ageas's non-life arm has plenty of room for growth.
C-Suite: Governments prepare for the Asian Economic Community
Individual countries have hard work ahead as the Association of South-East Asian Nations develops its own economic community.
Galactic loss and Antares explosion likely to put pressure on rates
The recent crash of the Virgin Galactic test flight and the Antares rocket explosion will put upward pressure on rates across the aviation sector, according to AM Best.
Markel recruits Ang as chief representative in Malaysia
Andy Ang has left his role at Overseas Assurance Berhad to join Markel as its chief representative in Malaysia.
Fike leaves Cigna to head Zurich's Malaysia GI team
David Fike, former CEO and general manager in Turkey of a Cigna joint venture with Finansbank, has become president of Zurich's Malaysia general insurance team.
Zurich appoints Smith as Malaysia CEO
Zurich has appointed Philip Smith to the position of chief executive of Zurich Insurance Malaysia.
Significant rate increases likely after disastrous period for aviation market
Sector facing highest losses since 9/11 following spate of tragedies in 2014
War risks market faces 'substantial rate increases' in wake of MH17 loss
The war risks market is likely to experience “substantial rate increases” following the total loss of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, according to a report by AM Best.
Atrium agrees to settle MH17 hull war loss
Atrium Syndicate 609 has confirmed it is the lead hull war policy insurer for Malaysia Airlines and has agreed to settle that aspect of the MH17 loss.
Countries responsible for airspace safety, says Eurocontrol
Eurocontrol, a Brussels-based air safety organisation for Europe, said individual countries are responsible for airspace restrictions.
MH17 hull war losses unlikely to exceed 2001 Tamil Tigers attack
The costs of hull war risks emanating from the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 are not expected to exceed the $380m (£222m) losses following the 2001 Tamil Tigers attack on Sri Lanka’s Bandaranaike Airport, according to loss adjusting sources.
Allianz is leading reinsurer for crashed Malaysian plane
Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty is the lead hull and liability reinsurer for the crashed Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 flight MH17.
173 Dutch nationals thought dead on stricken Malaysian plane
Out of 283 passengers and 15 crew on board flight MH17, a crashed Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777, 173 were Dutch nationals according to reports.
Malaysia Airlines plane 'shot down' on Ukraine-Russia border
A Malaysia Airlines passenger jet carrying 298 people has crashed on the Ukraine-Russia border, according to Russian news agency Interfax.
Asian countries most at risk from cyber crime
Companies in Asia have been slow to protect themselves with cyber insurance despite the growing threat from cyber crime.
Malaysian bank slammed for Hong Kong maids' insurance advert
Hong Leong Bank has been slammed by domestic workers' groups in Hong Kong for an advert portraying a Chinese actor playing the role of a clumsy maid.
ASEAN economies worth $2.31trn, says AM Best
According to analysis by AM Best the 10 ASEAN region economies are becoming an integral part of the global economy.
Families receive MH370 compensation payouts
Families of passengers on missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 have begun receiving compensation payouts of $50 000 (£29 454).
MH370 not in Indian Ocean search zone, says Australian authorities
An extensive under water search by Australia for the missing Malaysian airplane MH370 has not found any wreckage.
Lloyd’s could face claims from missing Malaysian plane’s search operation
Flight MH370 loss is higher than initial estimates due to ongoing search