Asia
Moore Stephens eyes Asia expansion for Rulebook
Advisory firm Moore Stephens' insurance arm is offering its underwriting tool to the Asian market.
Asian insurers urged to improve customer-centricity
Insurers need to have deeper engagement with their customers and understand the technology involved according to a senior panel discussion on customer-centricity at the East Asia Insurance Congress 2016.
Brexit a 'stumbling block' for globalisation, Lloyd's Asia boss warns
The head of Lloyd's Asia-Pacific has described Brexit as "one of the biggest stumbling blocks for globalisation".
Peak Re and warranty MGA Nexassure partner in Asia
Hong Kong-based extended warranty MGA Nexassure has secured a reinsurance partnership with Hong Kong-headquartered reinsurer Peak Re for insurers in Asia.
Australian insurer offers gender-neutral option
Perth-based health insurer HIF is offering customers the chance to write "other" on policy forms.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty expands to Macau
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance has gained an insurance and reinsurance license for Macau.
Asia Capital Re sells to Chinese investment firms
Singapore-based ACR Capital Holdings' shareholders have agreed to sell the reinsurance firm to two Shenzhen state-owned firms.
Sompo reaches agreement with Endurance's board for $6.3bn acquisition
Japanese property and casualty insurer Sompo Holdings has agreed to acquire Bermuda based P&C insurer Endurance Specialty for $6.3bn (£4.96bn) or $93 a share.
Rawlins leaves Insurance Australia Group
IAG's head of Digital Labs Claire Rawlins has left the insurer.
Qatar Re granted Singapore license
Qatar Re has been granted a license to operate in Singapore.
Lau swaps XL Catlin for Tokio Marine Kiln in Hong Kong
Tokio Marine Kiln has appointed Kin Lau as head of the international insurer's Hong Kong office.
Hong Kong Federation of Insurers confident over claims database
The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers is mindful of privacy issues around the implementation of a centralised claims' database in the Special Administrative Region.
Meranti insured losses could reach $1.15bn, says AIR Worldwide
Insured losses from September typhoon Meranti could reach $1.15bn (£850m) according to catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide.
Week in Post: Moving house, losing trust, and diversity
Having recently moved from the outskirts of London to Somerset to increase my rebellious teenage son's chances of staying at school, I now understand why Londoners might be considered slightly arrogant.
The Hanjin insolvency and its insurance implications for the logistics market
Four weeks into the insolvency of Hanjin Shipping, the movement of billions of dollars of container cargoes on board Hanjin vessels, or stuck in port container yards, remains in limbo while the logistics chain - traders, freight forwarders and carriers -…
XL Catlin promotes Chambers to Hong Kong country manager
XL Catlin has promoted Jamie Chambers, the insurer's Asia-Pacific aerospace leader, to head its Hong Kong office.
Zurich combines global corporate and commercial divisions
Zurich's global corporate business is to be merged with its other commercial operations to create a division called commercial insurance.
Asia Analysis: Hong Kong's electric roads
The growing popularity of electric vehicles in Hong Kong is creating opportunities and challenges for motor insurers writes Nicky Burridge.
Huge opportunity for insurers to diversify offerings, says Bain
Insurers have a huge opportunity to sell insurance related products according to customer research conducted by consultancy Bain and Research Now.
Axa's Bouas-Laurent swaps Germany for Asia
Etienne Bouas-Laurent, former chief financial officer at Axa Germany, has been appointed CEO of life and savings and distribution for Axa Asia.
QBE hires Teixeira for bancassurance and emerging markets' roles
Australian giant QBE has hired Marcelo Teixeira in a dual role.
AIG sells Ascot stake to Canadian pension firm
Insurance giant AIG has sold its 20% stake in Ascot Underwriting and fully-owned subsidiary Ascot Corporate Name to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for $1.1bn (£840m).
XL Catlin to acquire Lloyd's MGA in Australia
Global insurer XL Catlin has entered into an agreement with Paul Hines, the owner of Sydney-based Brooklyn Underwriting, to acquire the MGA.
Australian Securities and Investments Commission targets add-ons
Some of Australia's largest insurers have been named in a critical report examining car insurance add-ons sold by car dealers.