International
Analysis: Product recalls: Bringing it back
Whether it’s a tumble dryer that catches fire or baby milk that’s contaminated with salmonella, an increase in safety concerns is putting product recall insurance in the spotlight. With the frequency and severity of claims on the up, there are concerns…
Liiba chair calls for contract continuity post-Brexit
Contract continuity and cross-border market access will be essential post-Brexit, the London & International Insurance Brokers' Association chair said in a speech in Europe.
Volvo to launch autonomous cars in 2021
Volvo is “fairly confident” it can start selling autonomous vehicles to individual drivers in 2021, a conference heard.
Marsh's Lei Yu on the right cover in the age of product recalls and class actions
While the US has led the consumer rights crusade against defective products, other countries are becoming increasingly protective, writes Lei Yu, managing director, Marsh Hong Kong and Macau.
EC report recommends adapting Solvency II
The European Commission and Insurance Europe have welcomed a report that suggests adapting Solvency II to facilitate sustainable investment.
Analysis: Sustainable insurance - in it for the long run
European insurers are gearing their investment strategies towards sustainable ventures.
London market training goes international
The Lloyd's Market Association will begin offering a range of technical programmes and courses internationally.
Chubb appoints Ignacio Borja as country president, Spain and Portugal
Chubb has appointed Ignacio Borja as country president, Spain and Portugal, subject to regulatory approval.
Helvetia appoints Schurter as chair
Doris Russi Schurter has been appointed as the new chairwoman of the board at Swiss insurer Helvetia.
44% of Singapore SMEs expect sales growth in 2018, says QBE
A survey of Singapore SMEs suggest half are confident the economy will grow this year.
Kopp to swap Korea for Thailand at Chubb; Ler to replace Kopp
Edward Kopp, Chubb's general insurance country president in Korea, is moving to Thailand.
Analysis: A changing investment climate
Insurers are increasingly finding themselves under pressure on three fronts when it comes to climate change – as underwriters, as major investors and as large employers with their own substantial carbon footprints. That pressure is about to intensify.
DAC Beachcroft signs partnership with Hong Kong law firm
Hong Kong law firm Oldham Li and Nie will work closely with international law firm DAC Beachcroft..
GPI launches legal claim to recover £1m from Lloyd’s broker
Exclusive: An insurer has launched a legal petition to wind-up a Lloyd’s broker, over an unpaid claim of almost £1m.
IAG examining future of 141 roles in Christchurch
Australian insurer IAG has placed 141 jobs in Christchurch under threat of redundancy.
Sawyer to swap London for Asia at Liberty
Liberty Specialty Markets has promoted Chris Sawyer to the role of manager, global financial risks, Asia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific COR is "completely unacceptable", says QBE's Regan
Australian insurance giant QBE is looking to turnaround its Asia-Pacific operations after announcing expected 115% COR in 2017.
QBE to miss 2017 COR target and fall to loss after "challenging year"
Australian giant QBE is expecting a combined operating ratio of 104% and $1.2bn (£858m) loss for 2017's financial year.
Chubb creates personal lines division in Singapore
Chubb has established a personal lines division for its Singapore operations.
QBE hires from Allianz for head of SME, Australia and New Zealand
Australian giant QBE has hired a senior manager from Allianz for a newly created SME role.
Hong Kong revamps complaints bureau
Hong Kong has changed the structure of its insurance complaints organisation.
Insurance Council of New Zealand warns on climate change after record weather year
2017 was the most expensive year on record for weather-related insured losses according to the Insurance Council of New Zealand.
Koh Wei Lee takes on bancassurance for Chubb in Singapore
Chubb's head of accident and health for Singapore has taken on the responsibility for bancassurance.
Cyber risk has climbed the agenda for risk managers, says Allianz
Allianz's annual global survey of risk managers reveals cyber risk is an increasing concern.