Thailand
ASEAN economies worth $2.31trn, says AM Best
According to analysis by AM Best the 10 ASEAN region economies are becoming an integral part of the global economy.
Thailand military relaxes curfew
The Thai military which is in charge of the country following a coup has relaxed the country wide curfew to midnight to 4am from 10pm to 5am.
Thailand curfew after military coup
Following a military coup in Thailand on 22 May, a 10pm to 5am curfew is in place meaning travel insurance may become invalid.
Marsh targets growth in Thailand
International broker Marsh wants to hire staff and grow business by 20% this year at its Thai joint venture Marsh PB.
Ace completes Thai purchase
Ace has completed its acquisition of a 60.9% stake in the general insurance division of Siam Commercial Bank for $190m (4.5bn baht).
Direct Asia eyes home insurance for Thailand
DirectAsia.com which started selling motor insurance in Thailand last September wants to sell other products including home insurance.
Interview: David Fried, CEO, Asia-Pacific, QBE
Editor, Asia at Post Andrew Tjaardstra interviews David Fried, CEO, Asia-Pacific QBE at the Australian insurer’s new regional office in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong.
Brokers Link targets members in four more Asia countries
International broker group Brokers Link wants to expand its reach to Cambodia, Brunei, Myanmar and Laos to have a presence in all ten ASEAN countries.
International: Asia: Living with disasters
The insurance community is playing an increasingly important role in helping vulnerable communities in Asia adapt to climate change both before and after a disaster.
Rajah & Tann hire 14 from Hunton & Williams in Bangkok
Singapore-based law firm Rajah & Tann has hired 14 lawyers from US-based law firm Hunton & Williams in Bangkok.
Hiscox announces Direct Asia acquisition
Hiscox has acquired Singapore-headquartered Whittington Group’s online business DirectAsia, subject to regulatory approval.
EY identifies 'rapid-growth' markets for insurers
According to EY's latest report, China, Mexico, Indonesia, Thailand and Columbia will provide insurers with long-term growth opportunities.
Bangkok rocked by explosions
Political turmoil in Thailand's capital continued over the weekend when 28 people were injured after two explosions at an opposition rally.
Cunningham Lindsey opens Chiang Mai office
Loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey has opened its fourth office in Thailand situated in Chiang Mai.
Ace acquires majority stake of bank's insurance arm in Thailand
Ace has taken a 60.9% stake in the general-insurance division of Siam Commercial Bank for $185m (4.5bn baht).
Hong Kong partner moves to law firm in Bangkok
Former Deacons Hong Kong partner Michael Turnbull has joined Tilleke & Gibbins as senior counsel in the insurance group at the firm's Bangkok office.
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.
Ace makes two key appointments in Asia-Pacific
Ace has appointed Glen Browne to lead its accident and health business in Asia-Pacific and Edward Kopp as the country president of Korea, Ace American Fire and Marine Insurance.
Hong Kong issues red travel alert over Bangkok
The Hong Kong government has issued a 'red' outbound travel alert on Bangkok, the second highest in a three-tier warning system.
Axa hails Thai life growth
Total premiums in the life insurance market have risen 21% in Thailand this year.
Generali takes full control of Philippines, Thailand and Indonesian operations
Generali has completed the acquisition from Kuok Group of the 40% interests held by the partner in Generali Asia, the holding company controlling the group's insurance operations in the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia.
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.
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.