Singapore
Chasing the Asian SME vote
Insurers in Asia are turning their attention to providing cover to SMEs as they wake up to the potential of the sector, writes Nicky Burridge.
Berkshire Hathaway wins Singapore license
US specialty insurer Berkshire Hathaway has obtained a non-life license in Singapore.
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.
Claims Awards Asia 2014: The winners
On 19 November the Asian claims community gathered to celebrate claims excellence at an awards ceremony in Hong Kong.
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.
Markel expands trade credit team in Singapore
Markel has appointed Linda Naili as business development manager, trade credit for Asia-Pacific.
Panes takes on Asia CEO role at Crawford
Chris Panes has taken on the role of Asia CEO for loss adjuster Crawford after moving to Singapore at the beginning of the year.
Spaven's broker role expands at AIG to South East Asia
AIG has expanded Scott Spaven's Singapore head of broker client management role to include South East Asia.
Crawford-backed energy adjuster LWI to launch in Singapore
Lloyd Warwick International will open an Asia-Pacific regional office on 1 November in Singapore with four recruits from rival Charles Taylor.
Ace's Ler moves to Indonesia from Singapore
Ace has promoted Edward Ler from head of personal lines and business for Asia-Pacific to president director, general insurance Indonesia.
Ace targets multinationals in Singapore
Ace has launched Ace Global Guard in Singapore to meet the needs of companies with overseas subsidiaries or assets.
Canopius appoints engineering underwriter in Singapore
Specialty (re)insurer Canopius has recruited SART Underwriting's Ching Hong Onn following the extension of Lloyd's Construction Consortium to Singapore.
Five year old explains insurance in Singapore MSIG YouTube advert
MSIG has launched a YouTube and television marketing campaign starring a five year old explaining insurance to his parents.
Singapore's potential as an insurance hub
Helen McClure finds out about the ambitions of the Singapore government in making the country an insurance hub.
Singapore reinsurance market risks "undermining its credibility" over contract certainty
The Singapore Reinsurance Market Contract Certainty Project is in danger of not meeting its 2014 target.
Ace recruits from Accenture firm for head of travel, Asia-Pacific
Ace has appointed Jon Ford as vice president and head of travel, Asia-Pacific.
AGCS names Feng as Mitchell's successor in Hong Kong
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE has appointed its Singapore branch regional manager for financial lines Asia, Chin Feng, as chief executive of the firm’s Hong Kong branch following Mark Mitchell's promotion to regional CEO for AGCS Asia.
QBE releases web portal for SMEs in Hong Kong and Singapore
QBE's insurance portal QBE Qnect will enable intermediaries in Singapore and Hong Kong to transact SME insurance online.
XL transfers kidnap and ransom underwriter to Asia
XL Group has transferred kidnap and ransom underwriter Alex Smith to Hong Kong to establish a kidnap and ransom capability in Asia.
Colahan to leave RSA for Berkshire Hathaway in Australia
Post understands Chris Colahan, CEO RSA Asia, is leaving the company to oversee a new operation for Berkshire Hathaway in Australia.
ASEAN Insurance Council launches Singapore insurance summit
The first Association of South-East Asian Nations Insurance Summit will take place on 1 October in Singapore.
Lloyd's extends Construction Consortium for Asia
After launching last year in London, Lloyd's has extended its Construction Consortium to Asia.
Miller appoints Beattie to head Asian construction unit
Miller has appointed former Willis divisional director Paul Beattie as its head of construction for Asia.
Canopius targets casualty in South Asia with Ace hire
Specialist (re)insurer Canopius has appointed Alan Law as regional casualty underwriter for its Singapore platform.