Singapore
Beazley hires three for Asia-Pacific marine division
Specialist insurer Beazley has hired three marine underwriters to be based in its Singapore office.
Guest promoted at XL Catlin in Singapore
David Guest, XL Catlin's Asia-Pacific head of crisis management, has been promoted to country manager for the insurer's Singapore operations.
Australia's Honan forms strategic partnership with Malaysia's Hayat
Melbourne-headquartered Honan Insurance Group has made an undisclosed strategic partnership with Kuala Lumpur-based broker the Hayat Group.
40% of Singapore companies to have cyber insurance by 2020, says AIG
The cyber insurance market is forecast to grow 50% in Singapore this year according to AIG Asia-Pacific.
Sompo Canopius hires from Chaucer for Asia head of engineering
Global specialty insurer Sompo Canopius has hired Wah Chuang Ng to become head of engineering for its Asia operations.
Hiscox-owned Direct Asia sells Hong Kong division to Well Link
Global insurer Hiscox has decided to sell the Hong Kong division of Direct Asia to Well Link for an undisclosed sum.
Qatarlyst founder Sutherland passes away
James Sutherland, commercial director, Asia-Pacific, at AM Best and founder of Qatarlyst sadly passed away suddenly on 26 February in Hong Kong at the age of 58.
Axa's Asia P&C GWP surpassed €1bn in 2015
Axa's property and casualty gross written premiums in Asia exceeded €1bn (£789m) in 2015 for the first time.
Zurich commits to Asia-Pacific after Hong Kong sale exploration report
Zurich has confirmed it has no intention of exiting the Hong Kong and Singapore markets after a Reuters report stated it was considering selling its operations in those areas.
XL Catlin hires from Asia Capital Re for political risk role
XL Catlin has appointed Lim Mei Yean as an underwriter in its political risk and trade credit team based in Singapore.
Chubb unveils Asia-Pacific marine underwriting managers
Chubb, the newly merged entity of Ace and Chubb, has promoted two senior underwriters in its marine cargo Asia-Pacific team.
Brit opens Singapore office on Lloyd’s platform
Brit is to open a Singapore office on 1 March 2016 after receiving approval to begin underwriting from both Lloyd’s and the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Claims Club Asia rebrands as Claims Club Asia-Pacific
The Claims Club Asia has been renamed Claims Club Asia-Pacific in a new look for 2016.
Marine expert Lovell joins Reed Smith in Singapore
Richard Lovell has left his role as head of shipping and managing partner at Ince & Co. to join Reed Smith.
Lloyd's extends broker sessions in Singapore
Lloyd's has extended its open trading sessions at its new Singapore hub in Capita Green.
Chubb appoints three country presidents in Asia
Following the completion of the acquisition of Chubb by Ace the merged company, named Chubb, has announced three more senior appointments in Asia.
Malaysian imprisoned in Singapore after cash for crash fraud
Tew Yee Jeng, from Malaysia, has been sentenced to 44 months in a Singapore jail after being involved in a cash for crash scam.
Crawford still waiting on findings of bribery investigation
Loss adjusting giant Crawford & Company is still waiting to hear if it will face any regulatory action over a potential breach of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
MSIG explores telematics in Singapore with trial
MSIG is looking for drivers to participate in a six month study to analyse driver behaviour in Singapore.
MSIG Singapore to review haze exemption in travel policies
MSIG has promised to review its "travel inconvenience" sections after being criticised for not covering passengers delayed by widespread haze from Indonesia last year.
Panes to join McLarens from Crawford
Chris Panes, formerly CEO of Asia for Crawford, is leaving the loss adjuster to join rival McLarens in February.
Lockton grows marine presence with Italian and Singaporean investments
Broker Lockton has expanded its marine and protection and indemnity business by acquiring Genoa-headquartered Italian broker PL Ferrari & Co.
Watkins Syndicate to rename as Munich Re
From 1 January 2016 Watkins Syndicate 457 in addition to its managing agent Munich Re Underwriting will be renamed Munich Re Syndicate.
Asia: Trade credit's double digit growth prospects
Trade credit insurance in Asia looks set to enjoy double-digit growth in the years ahead, but the market is not without challenges writes Nicky Burridge.