Asia
Industry welcomes Warragamba dam wall extension
The Warragamba dam, one of Sydney's largest reservoirs, is going to have its wall extended in a multi-million dollar renovation.
Allianz appoints Loh as chief digital officer, Asia-Pacific
Allianz has appointed Robin Loh in a newly created role - chief digital officer, Asia-Pacific.
Gao promoted to Lloyd's Greater China role
Eric Gao, chairman and CEO of Lloyd's (China) has been promoted to head of the Greater China region leading teams in Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Ace changes name in New Zealand
Ace has switched its name in New Zealand to Chubb Insurance New Zealand following its purchase of Chubb's global operations.
International - Asia: China's internet explosion
Insurers are looking for new ways into China’s underserved market, yet a successful digital strategy will not only require investment but the right type of partnership
AGCS strengthens global aviation team
Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty has strengthened its global aviation team with three senior appointments.
Claims Awards Asia-Pacific 2016: Entry deadline approaches
The entry deadline for the Claims Awards Asia-Pacific 2016 is 30 June.
Asia Interview: Amelie Breitburd, CFO, Axa Asia
Andrew Tjaardstra met with Amelie Breitburd, chief financial officer of Axa Asia at the insurer's Asia headquarters in Quarry Bay on Hong Kong Island.
Lu swaps AIG in Hong Kong for XL Catlin in Singapore
Louisa Lu has joined XL Catlin in Singapore as senior underwriter - casualty for Asia-Pacific.
Axa seeks to save €2.1bn by 2020
Axa is looking to "focus and transform" its business by 2020 as it seeks to boost underlying earnings per share by between 3-7% per year.
Axa targets growing Asia profits 60% within five years
Global insurer Axa wants to grow its underlying profits in Asia to €900m (£690m) by the end of 2020 from €551m last year.
East coast storms to cost Australia's insurers A$235m
According to the Insurance Council of Australia June's east coast storms will cost insurers A$235m (£120m) in claims.
Chubb's Burrell moves from Australia to Singapore
Liam Burrell previously Chubb's property and casualty manager of South Australia has taken on a similar role in Singapore.
Zurich sells Taiwan GI operations
Zurich has sold its general insurance operations in Taiwan to the country's largest car distributor Hotai Motor for an undisclosed sum.
Global Insurance Forum: Insurance will help Asean grow
Experts agree there are a host of insurance opportunities across Asean's fast growing markets.
Interview: Mike Brockman, Insure the Box
Insure the Box founder and CEO Mike Brockman talks to Post about the firm's acquisition by Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Europe and adapting to a changing market
Zurich to bring life and non-life units together as Greco restructures senior management
Global giant Zurich is bringing its non-life and life businesses closer together with several senior management changes.
IAG receives 10,000 claims from storms
Australian giant IAG has received around 10,000 claims from Australia's deadly east coast storm.
China Pacific and Baidu to launch online insurer
China Pacific-owned China Pacific Property Insurance is teaming up with Chinese internet giant Baidu to launch an online car insurer.
Shanghai readies insurance exchange
The first Shanghai insurance exchange could launch as early as next week.
Insurance Council of Australia declares catastrophe in Tasmania and Victoria
As the result of a deadly east low storm, the Insurance Council of Australia has declared a catastrophe in Tasmania and Victoria after a similar declaration in New South Wales yesterday.
Three dead after powerful New South Wales storm
A weekend of intense storms over New South Wales have left three dead and a trail of damage.
Mullins joins Chubb in Australia
Environment consultant Ian Mullins has joined Chubb to become environmental risk underwriter for Australia.
Blottiere appointed COO of Axa Asia
Axa has appointed Marc Blottiere as regional chief operating officer for Axa Asia.