Singapore
Aviva announces equal parental leave for staff
Aviva has announced a group-wide policy to offer men and women equal parental leave.
Delta Insurance launches online financial lines platform in Singapore
New Zealand-based digital disruptor Delta Insurance has partnered with a Lloyd's syndicate to provide cyber, technology and financial lines insurance online in Singapore.
Chubb establishes Asia-Pacific division to target SMEs
Global insurer Chubb has created a Singapore-based Asia-Pacific division targeted at SMEs with a focus on risk management.
Peak Re approved by Monetary Authority of Singapore
Hong Kong-headquartered reinsurer Peak Re has been approved to write life and general insurance in Singapore.
Asia Capital Re calls off sale
Singapore-based reinsurer Asia Capital Re has called off its sale to Chinese investors.
Starr leaves Lloyd's Singapore
Global insurer Starr has not been writing business from Lloyd's Singapore since December last year and has formally left the platform.
Zurich makes senior property and energy appointments in Singapore
Zuich Singapore has made two senior appointments for its Asia-Pacific property and energy divisions.
Singapore offers cat bond grant
The Singapore government is attempting to kick-start the country's insurance-linked securities business by offering to cover all upfront charges.
Asia usage-based insurance Q+A: Morten Gregersen, Scope Technology
Morten Gregersen, business development director Asia, Scope Technology, explains the opportunities for usage-based insurance in Asia-Pacific.
Ironshore Singapore hires Lim
Ironshore Singapore has hired Sam Lim as an underwriter in its political risk team.
Honan buys Singapore subsidiary of NGA Human Resources
Honan Asia has bought Singapore-based employee benefits broker NGA Benefits for an undisclosed sum.
AIG to pay travel claims electronically for DBS's customers in Singapore
AIG Singapore and DBS Bank have created an electronic payment service for travel insurance claims.
Chubb appoints head of casualty for Singapore
Global insurer Chubb has recruited from its Australia operations for a senior position in Singapore.
Zurich's Jadav swaps the UK for Singapore
Anish Jadav has left Zurich in the UK to join the global insurer's Asia operations in Singapore.
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Chubb signs Asia distribution agreement with DBS
Global P&C insurer Chubb has signed a 15 year bancassurance agreement with Singapore-based bank DBS.
The winners of the Claims Awards Asia-Pacific 2017 were unveiled in Singapore last night at the Marina Mandarin hotel.
The winners of the Claims Awards Asia-Pacific 2017 were unveiled in Singapore last night at the Marina Mandarin hotel.
XL Catlin hires former AIG underwriters in Asia
Global insurer XL Catlin has recruited two former AIG experienced members of staff in Asia.
Lloyd's premiums predicted to decline
Premium growth at Lloyd's is likely to slow as competition intensifies and economic growth remains tepid, according to Moody's Investors Service.
GM Consultant hires in Asia-Pacific
Experienced former broker and underwriter Sue Yen Leow has joined international loss adjuster GM Consultant as business development manager, Asia-Pacific.
MSIG to buy First Capital for £1.25bn
Japanese carrier Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance, part of MS&AD, has acquired Singapore general insurer First Capital for $1.6bn (£1.25bn) from Fairfax Financial.
Axa's Drouffe moves to Singapore
Global insurer Axa has appointed Jean Drouffe as CEO Axa Singapore following the promotion of previous Singapore CEO Doina Palici-Chehab.
Chubb appoints Gschossmann in Singapore
Global P&C insurer Chubb has appointed Johannes Gschossmann as head of financial lines in Singapore.
Liberian oil tanker collides with US navy ship near Singapore
A large Liberian oil vessel, Alnic MC, has collided with a US guided missile destroyer, the USS John S. McCain, near Singapore early this morning while it was still dark.