Singapore
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.
Swiss Re opens commercial insurance office in Singapore
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has received a license to sell commercial insurance at its new office in Singapore.
Strongest growth in private wealth for six years, according to Allianz
The global gross financial assets of private households grew by 8.1% in 2012 according to the fourth Allianz Global Wealth Report which monitors 50 countries.
Singapore welcomes online life model
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has approved that basic life insurance products can be sold online by the middle of next year.
The Asian reinsurance story so far
The reinsurance market has great potential for growth in Asia as insurers, brokers and banks try to address a chronic deficit in insurance cover across the continent writes Andrew Tjaardstra.
Ironshore unveils new M&A underwriter
Ironshore International has appointed Astrid O’Reilly as M&A underwriter, based in its Singapore offices.
Allianz moves regional head office in Singapore
Allianz has moved to its new regional Asia office in Singapore’s Marina Bay financial district at Asia Square Tower 2.
BrokersLink to host annual conference in Singapore
BrokersLink, an independent insurance broker network whose members manage more than $14bn of premium, is to hold its fifth annual global conference on Singapore 17 and 18 October.
Social media and fraud on the agenda at Claims Club Asia - Singapore
Last Thursday, fifty claims professionals from brokers, reinsurers and insurers from Singapore met to discuss fraud and social media in the claims' process.
Q+A: Juan Luis Ortega, regional president, Asia-Pacific, Ace
Juan Luis Ortega (pictured) talks to Insurance Insight after starting his role as regional president, Asia-Pacific, Ace at the beginning of September after his predecessor Damien Sullivan was promoted to chairman of the region.
Singapore's health insurance market 'set to quadruple'
According to a new report Singapore's health insurance market is set to triple according to a study by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants.
Singapore's recruitment challenge
Justin Harper finds out how the battle for talent is being played out in one of Asia's key insurance hubs.
Liberty Insurance appoints new president in Singapore
Property and casualty insurer Liberty Mutual Insurance has appointed Luiz Francisco Campos as president of Liberty Insurance Singapore.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty makes key appointment in Hong Kong
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty Hong Kong has appointed Jack Jenner its new head of market management.
Markel appoints Matthew Cannock as MD in Singapore
Matthew Cannock has been appointed Markel International's managing director in Singapore.
Strong growth for Singapore's life sector
Singapore's life sector grew very strongly in the first half of 2013.
Singapore upgrades growth forecasts
The Singapore economy grew 3.8% in the second quarter of 2013 compared to 0.2% in the first.
AJ Gallagher targets reinsurance expansion in Asia
Arthur J Gallagher (Singapore) is targeting 30% reinsurance premium growth this year as the broker promotes Maxwell Sung to managing director of reinsurance.
XL appoints David Guest in crisis role
XL has appointed David Guest as underwriting manager, crisis management, Asia.
RSA grows premiums 20% in Asia
RSA grew its Asian premiums by 20% in the first half of 2013 compared to the same period last year.