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C-Suite: Look east for growth opportunities
To grow and prosper, all businesses need to seek new territories and then adapt their model to the needs of the local market. This is especially true of modern Lloyd’s brokers, for which simply being in London ceased to be the ultimate competitive…
Nationale Suisse opens Singapore office
Swiss based insurer Nationale Suisse, owned by the Swiss National Insurance Co., is expanding in Asia by opening an office in Singapore.
C-Suite Asia: Asia-Pacific to grow solidly
An economist at Euler Hermes explains how the Asia-Pacific region should be the best global performer for insolvencies in 2014, but that rebalancing and lower growth in China are likely to bring possible risks to the economic outlook.
Catlin Bermuda opens Singapore branch
Catlin Group has formed a Singapore branch of Catlin Insurance of Bermuda. Catlin Insurance Company writes specialty lines of direct insurance in Singapore and reinsurance throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
Amlin Singapore launches P&I business with Raets Marine
Amlin Singapore has launched a shipowners’ protection and indemnity (marine liability) business and local charterers’ liability insurance in Singapore, in conjunction with Raets Marine.
AIA pens 15 year 11 country deal in Asia-Pacific with Citibank
AIA and Citibank have reached a huge 11 country 15 year bancassurance distribution agreement for life and health insurance products at Citibank's 600 strong Asia-Pacific branch network.
The rise of price comparison sites in South East Asia
Price comparison websites are gaining in popularity in South East Asia as consumers catch on to the benefits of shopping around for insurance writes Nicky Burridge.
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.