Asia
Moody's puts Willis' debt rating on negative watch following Gras Savoye deal
Moody's Investors Service has revised the outlook on the BAA3 senior unsecured debt rating of Willis Group and its subsidiaries to negative from stable.
Colahan opens Berkshire's commercial Australian operations
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty is aiming to shake up the large corporate space in Australia after being granted a license to write business.
Sydney hit by heavy hailstorm
A major hailstorm on Saturday (25 April) has damaged commercial property in Sydney causing some business disruption.
Death toll climbs after Nepal earthquake
At least 3218 people have died and 6500 people have been injured after a 7.8 magnitude shallow earthquake struck in Nepal over the weekend.
Compare Asia Group raises $40m for investment
Financial comparison site Compare Asia Group is set to expand after it raised $40m (£26.6m).
New South Wales storm claims rise to 24,250
There have been 24,250 insurance claims so far after this week's powerful storm in New South Wales.
Cheung to leave Direct Asia for AIG
Adrian Cheung, regional head of actuarial, Direct Asia will leave the Hiscox-owned insurer and join AIG at the beginning of May.
Claims Conference Asia: Allianz keynote Q+A
Post asks Claims Conference Asia - Hong Kong keynote speaker Chin Feng, CEO of Hong Kong & Greater China, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty about his career, China and claims.
Video: New Zealand earthquakes
New Zealand insurance industry leaders give Post reporter Katie Marriner an update on progress in Canterbury following the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011.
Allianz to offer cyber and reputation lines in China
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty will offer cyber and reputation risk insurance in China from June.
19,500 claims from New South Wales storm
There have already been 19,500 claims totaling A$129m (£67m) from the huge New South Wales storm according to the Insurance Council of Australia.
March moves from Aon to lead Skuld in Singapore
Nicholas March has left Aon to join marine insurer Skuld to head its Singapore office.
Jacques moves from Canada to Australia with Ace
Lesley Jacques has been appointed head of accident and health for Australia and New Zealand at Ace.
New South Wales hit by powerful storm
Torrential rain and strong winds have disrupted New South Wales causing major flooding and damage.
Thailand approves class action lawsuits
Thailand's National Legislative Assembly will allow class action legal proceedings for the first time from December.
Insurer and Christchurch City Council in earthquake dispute
The Christchurch City Council is in dispute with its insurer Civil Assurance over payouts from the devastating 2011 earthquake.
India's long-awaited opportunity
India’s general insurance sector looks set for a flurry of activity following a long-awaited change in the law allowing foreign companies to increase the stakes they hold in local firms, writes Nicky Burridge.
Australian insurers urged to adapt to driverless cars
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia is urging insurers to be aware of the fast development of driverless cars.
AJ Gallagher starts Asian reputation risk practice
International broker AJ Gallagher is aiming to help large corporate clients in Asia with mitigating reputation risk and brand damage.
Ex-airline boss Douglas Steenland named new AIG chairman
AIG has named Douglas Steenland as its new chairman, effective from 1 July when he will succeed Robert Miller.
AM Best opens Singapore office
Ratings agency AM Best has opened its second office in Asia-Pacific after opening one in Hong Kong sixteen years ago.
BPL's Palmer returns to London
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has approved the appointment of Peter Gilbert as Singapore CEO of credit and political risk broker Berry Palmer & Lyle.
Snowball to leave Suncorp in October
Patrick Snowball is set to relinquish his role as CEO of Suncorp in October with Michael Cameron, CEO of property group GPT, replacing him.
Generali hires from Prudential for Asia GI and life role
Generali has appointed Jack Howell as regional officer for Asia after Sergio di Caro was promoted to global head of employee benefits.