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HSBC India denies reports of suspended insurance sales
Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corp has denied that it has stopped selling insurance in India, following media reports that the company had suspended sales after allegations of mis-selling.
Law report: Foreseeability of financial crisis defence no longer unassailable
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
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.
Data management: Handle with care
The colossal amount of customer data held by the industry presents ethical and security challenges. How can firms cope with these issues while making data work?
Purely Insurance set for revival under Blink's Harrison
The scrapped motor insurer could be due for a comeback under intermediary solutions partner Blink, Post understands.
Motor start-up Purely Insurance scrapped after capacity walks away
A new motor underwriting start-up, fronted by a duo of former HSBC Insurance UK executives, has been scrapped, Postonline can reveal.
Sutton Winson recruits ex-Towergate account director
Insurance broker Sutton Winson has appointed Steve Barber, pictured, to commercial client account executive, based in Burgess Hill.
HSBC reviewing stake in Bao Viet Holdings
HSBC is "reviewing its strategic options" with respect to the firm's Vietnamese insurance business.
Vietnamese market poll
How attractive is the Vietnamese insurance market?
Rehabilitation First Awards 2012 – shortlist announced
Post is delighted to unveil the shortlist of excellent entries going through to the final round of judging for this year's Rehabilitation First Awards 2012.
Concern over PPOs makes 'nervous' reinsurers more 'selective' in writing
The spectre of the UK motor market being hit by the further withdrawal of primary capacity, and resistance to new entrants, has again been raised, this time through the reinsurance community's concern about periodical protection orders.
HSBC looking to exit Vietnamese insurer, sources say
HSBC plans to continue the sale of its insurance assets by divesting its stake in a Vietnamese insurer, according to sources.
NIG strengthens north east team with two new hires
Commercial insurer NIG has appointed an underwriter and a business manager to its north east team.
HSBC sells European insurance units to run-off specialist
Banking Group HSBC has agreed to sell two European insurance units to Catalina Holdings.
HSBC sells Irish legacy businesses
HSBC Holdings has agreed to sell two Irish legacy businesses to Bermuda-based run-off specialist Catalina Holdings.
Former HSBC Insurance duo poised for £50m drive with motor start-up
A new motor start-up, fronted by a duo of former HSBC Insurance UK executives, has been tipped to make a major play for the broker market in the second half of the year, underwriting up to £50m of business by the beginning of 2013.
Tycoon's son makes surprise ING Asia bid
The son of Asia's wealthiest tycoon, Li Ka-shing, has lodged a surprise bid for the south east Asian businesses of ING's $6bn Asian insurance operations, the Financial Times reported today.
All change as super-regulator hovers over Hong Kong
The Hong Kong insurance market is due to undergo some significant changes in the near future as an independent insurance regulator is established. Jonathan Swift looks at the market now and the challenges to come.
HSBC rumoured to be considering exit from Indian JV
Rumours in the market suggest that banking giant HSBC may exit its Indian insurance venture.
HSBC admits a further £290m in PPI costs
Bank HSBC has revealed it has set aside a further $468m (£290m) for payment protection insurance misselling claims in its Q1 accounts (Q1 2011: $440m).
Marsh sells portfolio of four businesses to R K Harrison
Marsh has reached an agreement to sell a portfolio of four businesses within Gibbs Hartley Cooper, a part of Marsh UK, to R K Harrison.
Willis appoints new MD for Asia Global Solutions
Global broker Willis Group has appointed a new managing director and divisional director for its Asia Global Solutions (International) team.
Zurich and HSBC join forces in MENA distribution deal
General insurer Zurich has agreed a 10-year distribution deal with HSBC Middle East.
Market moves: Insurers lead Easter recruitment charge
As the industry heads into the Easter break, insurers are, once again, leading the way in the recruitment space.