Asia
Hong Kong aims for Provisional Insurance Authority by end of 2015
The Hong Kong government has announced there will be three key stages for the introduction of the Independent Insurance Authority over the next two years.
ICA claims revised Australia insurance code is "self-regulation benchmark"
Australia's revised General Insurance Code of Practice came into full effect today (30 June) after a 12 month transition.
Peak Re's head of underwriting becomes chief risk officer
Chief underwriting officer Eckart Roth will become chief risk officer at Hong Kong-headquartered reinsurer Peak Re on 1 July.
Ex-Swiftcover boss Hardy launches direct Chinese insurer Xuan Zin Bao with Sinosafe
The co-founder of the UK’s first online insurer is looking to replicate the success of Swiftcover in China as part of a pan-Asian roll out that started in the last fortnight.
IAG appoints Bryan as deputy chairman
Insurance Australia Group has appointed board member Elizabeth Bryan as deputy chairman.
Willis appoints Weaver as South East Asia CEO
Willis has appointed Miller's head of Asia Simon Weaver as CEO of its Singapore office and regional CEO for South East Asia.
Ace hires from AIG for Vietnam president role
Ace has appointed Dang Hoang Tung as its country president, general insurance in Vietnam.
Allied World launches first Asia-Pacific marketing campaign
Following the acquisition of RSA's Hong Kong and Singapore operations, Allied World is building its brand in the region.
Allum joins Ace as Singapore casualty manager
Jack Allum will join Ace as casualty manager for Singapore on 29 June.
Regulator suspends large Bangladesh insurer
Standard Insurance's licence has been suspended for three months by the Bangladesh Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority.
Asia C-Suite: Expectations of China's growing middle class
Increased prosperity in China is seeing greater demands for improvements in the local health insurance sector writes Martin Garcia.
New Zealand's Wanganui hit by worst flood on record
After torrential rain North Island has seen some dramatic weekend flooding which has caused huge damage and hundreds of insurance claims.
Wilkinson becomes Markel's Singapore claims director
Chay Wilkinson is leaving loss adjuster Triton where he is regional director, Asia-Pacific to become Markel's Singapore claims director.
O'Sullivan joins Axis in Australia
Industry veteran Denis O'Sullivan has joined Axis Specialty Australia as senior property underwriter.
JLT Re looks to Asia-Pacific division for global COO hire
JLT Re has appointed its Asia-Pacific region chief operating officer Craig Brokenshire as global COO.
Hijacked oil tanker is rescued by Malaysia's navy
The Orkim Harmony is now safe in the hands of the Malaysian navy, after it was taken over by pirates on 11 June.
Collier to join Berkshire Hathaway as head of claims Asia-Pacific
Tim Collier, former regional claims manager at Catlin Singapore, is joining Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance later this year.
South Korea offers tourists free Mers insurance
To help keep attracting tourists in the middle of an outbreak of Middle East respiratory syndrome, the South Korean government is offering free insurance.
IAG swaps premiums for Berkshire fee
Insurance Australia Group said its deal with Berkshire Hathaway will give it income stability and free up A$700m (£346m) of capital to pursue growth.
Lloyd's issues stark El Nino food supply warning
Lloyd's has commissioned research which shows the potential huge impact an El Nino year could have on the world's food supplies.
Asia C-Suite: Insuring the Alibabas of tomorrow
Prioritising flexible cover for SMEs in Asia-Pacific will help drive economic growth and innovation in the region argues Zurich's Stuart Spencer.
Buffett's IAG deal gives Berkshire Hathaway platform for Asia-Pacific growth
Warren Buffett has agreed for Berkshire Hathaway to take a A$500m 3.7% in IAG in exchange for the Australian insurer's renewal rights to its large corporate book.
Swiss Re signs technology initiative with National University of Singapore
Swiss Re has signed a three year partnership with the National University of Singapore to help support the development of big data, business analytics and IT.
AGCS partners with crisis management specialist
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty is partnering with crisis management firm red24 to help manage product recalls and emergency evacuations.