Asia
Snowball eyes next role after Suncorp
Patrick Snowball is ready for a new challenge after he leaves Suncorp later this year.
Fosun completes Ironshore stake acquisition
Chinese investment firm Fosun has become the largest shareholder in Bermuda based insurer Ironshore after completing the purchase of a 20% stake.
Zurich's Asia-Pacific GI COR climbed to 100.6% in 2014
2014 saw a higher amount of large individual losses for Zurich's general insurance business in the Asia-Pacific region than the previous year.
AIG's Q4 2014 profits fell 67%
US insurer AIG's Q4 after tax profits declined to $655m (£426m) compared to $1.98bn a year earlier as the insurer missed analysts expectations.
Zurich CEO "not satisfied" with group 2014 results
Zurich's pre-tax profit fell 1% last year to $4.64bn (£3.04bn) compared to $4.68bn in 2013.
Zurich's Asia-Pacific chairman Riddell to retire
Geoff Riddell, Zurich's Asia-Pacific chairman, will retire from the insurer after he manages a transition period for his successor.
Zurich's UK profits climbed 19.5% in 2014
Zurich's UK pre-tax general insurance profits climbed 19.5% to £171m last year from £143m in 2013.
Ace enhances premises pollution cover for Australia and New Zealand
Insurer Ace has enhanced its premises pollution liability policy for Australia and New Zealand.
Chinese broker given suspended death sentence
Chen Yi, former general manager at broker Shanghai Fanxin Insurance, has been given a suspended death sentence after being found guilty of mis-selling.
Suncorp's reinsurance "issue" could cost £60m
Australian financial services group Suncorp has been advised there is a potential issue with its recovery of catastrophe losses from its 2011 reinsurance programme.
Willis Q4 2014 net income grows 11.8% against full year drop
Willis Group has reported a net income for the 12 months ended 31 December 2014 of $362m (£237m), a decrease from its 2013 result of $365m.
Snowball gives no reason for Suncorp exit
Industry giant Patrick Snowball is set to leave Australian financial services group Suncorp where he is group CEO.
Pet Insurance: Protecting a growling market
The UK pet insurance market has exploded over the past few years and is expected to continue to grow. But just how do insurance companies build on this without falling prey to unscrupulous operators?
Cybercrime cost Singapore companies S$2bn in 2014
Cybercrime cost businesses in Singapore S$2bn (£980m) last year according to official figures.
XL's Vigar leaving Singapore for Japan
Andrew Vigar, country manager Singapore, XL is relocating to become the specialist insurer's country manager for Japan.
Ex-Gallagher boss Ross begins Towergate journey after Highbridge confirms swoop
David Ross, CEO at Arthur J Gallagher International, has resigned after 25 years at the broker to join Towergate's investment vehicle.
China's Sunshine buys unopened New York hotel
Sunshine Insurance is set to pay $230m (£151m) for luxury New York property the Baccarat Hotel.
MMC CEO Glaser hails 'outstanding performance' of broking arm Marsh
Marsh & McLennan’s risk and insurance services business has reported revenue of $6.9bn (£4.5bn) in 2014, an increase of 5%, or 3% underlying revenue growth.
Former DLA Piper lawyer joins Minter Ellison for Asia role
Australian law firm Minter Ellison has hired Will Harrison to lead its Asia and Western Australia insurance practice.
Seacurus expands piracy cover for South East Asia
Niche marine broker addresses rising risks in South East Asia with enhanced piracy cover.
Markel to offer reinsurance on Lloyd's China platform
Markel International is to offer treaty and facultative reinsurance on Markel's Syndicate 3000 at the Lloyd's China platform in Shanghai.
Munich Re's profits fell 3% in 2014
Reinsurance giant Munch Re's chief financial officer heralds 'robust earnings strength' despite a fall in profits for 2014 and a drop in property and casualty volume at renewals.
Peak Re hires Barclays M&A specialist
Hong Kong based reinsurer Peak Re appears to be on the look out for acquisitions with new recruit.
At least 31 dead in Taiwan plane crash
At least 31 people have been confirmed dead after a TransAsia Airways plane clipped a bridge near Taipei, Taiwan's capital, this morning.