Taiwan
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.
Outlook for Taiwanese non-life insurers stable, according to Fitch
Taiwanese non-life insurers have a stable sector outlook supported by strong capital buffers and satisfactory underwriting performance, according to ratings agency Fitch Ratings.
Wong returns to AIG as senior advisor
AIG has appointed Stephen Wong as a senior advisor to provide strategic advice to AIG on business and industry developments in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Increased typhoon activity in East Asia expected, says Munich Re
Overall insured losses from weather events in the last three decades in East Asia have hit $6bn as floods and typhoons increase. The situation could be about to worsen.
Health tops middle class priorities in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, says AIA
The middle class in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong are placing health above wealth and career according to a survey from AIA.
Claims Awards Asia: The Shortlist
Insurance Insight is delighted to announce the shortlist for the inaugural Claims Awards Asia.
JLT buys broker in Taiwan
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has bought ForVision Risk Services in Taiwan, a broker providing insurance, reinsurance, and risk management services for companies with local and international operations.
Taiwan insurers have $10bn for overseas property
Following new government rules on relaxing investments overseas, Taiwan insurers have $10bn to spend in overseas properties.
AIG promotes Breuil in Hong Kong
AIG has given Marc Breuil, president and CEO of Hong Kong, an additional role as head of country operations for Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Crawford appoints Chen as general manager for Taipei
Crawford & Company has appointed Dr Leo Chen as general manager at its Taipei office.
Limited damage expected from Taiwan earthquake
Catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide is not expecting significant insured losses from yesterday's earthquake as it happened in a rural area with little insurance coverage.
Taiwan earthquake kills two
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake in central Taiwan has killed two people and injured over 20 more.
Taiwan insurers to invest in property
Taiwan's government will allow insurers to invest in infrastructure projects to help boost the economy.
Taiwan falls out with Philippines
Taiwan is suspending hiring Filipino workers as tensions grow over the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman.
World Health Organisation: H7N9 bird flu is "one of the most lethal viruses so far"
As the death toll rises to 22 and the virus arrives in Taiwan, the World Health Organisation has given a stark warning.
Taiwan warns citizens to delay trips to South Korea
Taiwan's foreign ministry has asked its citizens to delay trips to South Korea for business, holidays and education.
Hundreds killed in strongest typhoon to hit Philippines since 1990
At least 270 people are confirmed dead after Typhoon Bopha brought 130mph winds and torrential rain to the Philippines on Tuesday evening.
Axa to 'release' Taiwan staff
Staff in Axa's representative office in Taipei will be let go by the end of 2012, a spokesperson said today.
Axa confirms Taiwan exit
Axa is withdrawing from Taiwan after failing to gain a licence from the country's regulator.
Allianz boss hails "important" 10-year Asian bancassurance deal with HSBC
Allianz and HSBC have signed a 10-year exclusive bancassurance distribution agreement in Asia.
Hong Kong and Taiwan seek insurance cooperation
Hong Kong and Taiwan are negotiating cooperation agreements on insurance regulation and arbitration, it emerged last week.
Typhoon Tembin narrowly misses Taiwan on its return
Taiwan residents were relieved earlier today after Typhoon Tembin failed to make landfall for a second time in the region.
Typhoon Tembin headed for Taiwan
Typhoon Tembin, the 14th typhoon of the 2012 Pacific season, is heading slowly for southern Taiwan, and is expected to make landfall today.
Motor claims account for 50% of compensation paid by Taiwan insurers
Taiwanese general insurers paid out compensation of over NT$29.5bn ($983.3m) in the first half of 2012, up 10% year on year according to the Taiwan Insurance Institute.