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Insurance Insight - Regulation not restriction
In this latest digital edition Insurance Insight looks at the close eye Asian insurers are keeping on regulation with the growing emphasis on a hands-on approach by regulators.
Bupa hires international PMI head
Bupa has appointed Robert Lang as managing director of its international private medical insurance business.
Sart poaches marine underwriter from Ace HK
Sart Underwriting, a Lloyd's coverholder based in Hong Kong, has hired Larry Kwok as chief marine underwriter.
Aria Assistance unveils partnership with EAJ
Hot on the heels of its partnership with Globemed, Aria Assistance has revealed a new deal with Emergency Assistance Japan.
Cashin joins Kennedys HK
Peter Cashin has joined law firm Kennedys’ corporate and commercial group in Hong Kong.
Asia View from the Top: Realising growth in higher growth markets
There are three trends that are becoming increasingly evident in the changing global economic landscape.
South heads to Asia Pacific to run enlarged Marsh business
Former Marsh UK chief executive Martin South has been appointed CEO of Marsh Asia-Pacific, following a restructure of its international regions, which also sees a dedicated leader brought in to head up an enlarged European operation.
Marsh reshuffles leadership of international divisions
Broker Marsh has combined its Asia and Pacific regions and appointed a dedicated leader for continental Europe, the commonwealth of independent states, and Turkey.
New partner joins Kennedys Hong Kong office
Kennedys Hong Kong office has welcomed a new partner in its Corporate and Commercial Group.
MSIG aims to strengthen brand presence in Asia
MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) is aiming to enhance the presence of its subsidiaries in a number of Asian territories with a new marketing campaign.
ING deal sparks AIA appointments
AIA Group has made senior management changes in preparation for the integration of AIA and ING Malaysia.
Asia tops list for serious underinsurance says Lloyd's
States in many high growth countries are shouldering the burden of excessive natural catastrophe losses due to low levels of insurance penetration, Lloyd’s has warned.
Insurance Europe repeats urge for Japan to abide by GATS
Trade body Insurance Europe has criticised the approval of a new Japan Post Insurance education product as disregarding the competition concerns expressed by international organisations.
III plans Apac expansion
Singagpore-based India International Insurance Pte, a joint venture of India’s five State-owned insurance companies, plans to expand operations into Vietnam and Malaysia in the coming years.
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.
AIG and PICC to form China joint venture
American International Group plans to form a joint venture with the People's Insurance Company of China that may put it in direct competition with its former pan-Asian insurance unit, MarketWatch reported.
United India may shed loss making lines
Stemming underwriting losses will be Milind Kharat's first task as the head of public Indian insurer United India Insurance Company, the new chairman has said.
Cautious optimism for Hong Kong’s insurance market
With the Hong Kong insurance market continuing to grow rapidly you would expect insurers to be optimistic about the prospects for the market. This optimism is not unbridled, however.
Blog: Why the FDI backlash?
Few concepts in recent times have divided Indian public opinion more than foreign direct investment.
Roundtable: The Arab Spring - Identifying and handling the risks
The unrest in the Middle East over the past two years has created a host of new risks for companies operating in the region. How should the insurance industry adapt in response?
Axa confirms Taiwan exit
Axa is withdrawing from Taiwan after failing to gain a licence from the country's regulator.
Aviva unveils Mark Wilson as new CEO
Aviva has appointed former AIA chairman Mark Wilson as its new chief executive.
Allianz Worldwide Care opens Brussels support centre
Allianz Worldwide Care Services has opened an operational support centre in Brussels to provide a local contact point for the company's intergovernmental organisations and corporate clients.
Q-Re poaches Novae underwriting team
Q-Re, the reinsurance subsidiary of Qatar Insurance Company, confirmed today that is has hired 14 senior reinsurance staff who resigned from Novae in May.