Singapore
Capita launches Lloyd's Singapore policy and cash management platform
Capita Insurance Services has launched the first market service for the Lloyd's community in Singapore which will help brokers and managing agents with their policy administration.
Claims company Triton Global announces management changes
Claims organisation Triton Global has made multiple management changes in its claims administration outsourcing company DCS Global.
First Singapore riots in 30 years
27 people were arrested in Singapore yesterday after a riot in Little India was triggered by the death of an Indian national.
2013 review: Singapore's expanding expertise
2013 has been another busy year for Singapore’s insurance sector as it continues to evolve as a regional hub writes Justin Harper.
Ace appoints Keen as head of property for Asia
Global insurer Ace has appointed Jason Keen as the new head of property in Asia.
Singapore's trade financing given major boost
A new Trade Facilitation Scheme organised by International Enterprise Singapore aims to address financing gaps for Singapore companies trading in emerging markets.
Swiss Re's Schnegg relocating to Singapore
Swiss Re's head of property and casualty and claims manager in Asia is relocating to Singapore from Switzerland at the beginning of January.
Francis promoted to partner at Kennedys in Singapore
Law firm Kennedys' Nick Francis to become its fifth partner in Singapore.
Claims Awards Asia: the winners
Last night the winners of the Claims Awards Asia were announced at the inaugural awards ceremony in Hong Kong.
AIA Singapore makes offer to HSBC's agents
AIA Singapore has agreed with HSBC Insurance (Singapore) to make an offer to the agents of HSBC Insurance (Singapore) to join AIA.
Life insurance sector robust in Singapore
The total amount of new life insurance premiums increased 27% in the first nine months of 2013 compared to the same period last year.
Three senior hires for Canopius' Singapore office
Canopius is growing its Asian operations with three senior hires in its Singapore office.
View from the Top: Foreign investment controls in Asia-Pacific
Two lawyers from DLA Piper give an insight into foreign direct investment limits in the Asia-Pacific region.
Asians have huge savings gap, says Manulife
A savings gap between the expected savings and actual retirement needs of Asia investors points to financial hardship in retirement for many, according to the latest Manulife Investor Sentiment Index.
Is Singapore becoming more attractive than Hong Kong?
In recent years the industry has seen a slew of insurers announce that Singapore would now be their regional headquarters while more could be in the pipeline writes Justin Harper.
XL Group appoints Asia property fac head
XL Group has appointed Pamela Ross to the position of vice president, property facultative for the Asia region.
Chaucer expands outside marine in Singapore
Lloyd's specialist Chaucer is to offer property, accident and health, engineering, casualty and motor treaty accounts from Singapore.
Coface warns of Asia household credit boom
Credit insurer Coface has issued a warning comparing household debt in four Asian countries as similar to the US before the subprime crisis.
MSIG launches travel alerts in Singapore
MSIG will provide travel insurance customers with information over delays, natural disasters and political unrest to produce as a personalised service for them.
BrokersLink transforms for growth and welcomes seven new members
Broker group BrokersLink has announced it is ending its not-for-profit status as it forms its own company. The international broking group has also added seven new members.
Claims Awards Asia: The Shortlist
Insurance Insight is delighted to announce the shortlist for the inaugural Claims Awards Asia.
China and Asean countries agree to $1trn of trade investment by 2020
China and the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) agreed at this week's Asean conference to upgrade two-way trade to $1trn by 2020.
Cannock making his mark at Markel
Less than 12 months after joining Markel from the Lloyd's market, Matthew Cannock was promoted to managing director, Asia.
Machell accepts consultancy and Tesco roles
Aviva's former head of emerging markets Simon Machell (pictured) has joined Dutch consultancy firm CPI's Asian arm in Singapore to become chairman of its advisory board.