Asia
Malaysia flood damage to cost $560m
The December Malaysia flood damage will cost the Malaysia government $560m (£371m) in repairs.
China's changing motor market
China is introducing more flexibility to its motor insurance market, creating opportunities for foreign insurers to differentiate on price and product design, writes Nicky Burridge
Indonesia insurers prepare for Air Asia payout
Two Indonesia insurers are preparing to pay out around $70m (£46.3m) as result of Air Asia flight QZ8501 crashing into the sea killing all 162 people on board.
LeapFrog eyes further investments after RSA Thailand deal
Leapfrog Investment has around $400m (£265m) to spend on investments as it seeks out further stakes in Asian insurers.
Partner Re obtains Singapore license
Reinsurer Partner Re has been granted a life and non-life license in Singapore by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
XL's £2.79bn Catlin takeover confirmed
XL Group's acquisition of Lloyd's heavyweight Catlin has been confirmed in a note to the London Stock Exchange valuing Catlin at £2.79bn.
Japan snowstorms were largest insured loss in 2014
Japan's snowstorms last February cost insurers $3.1bn (£2.05bn) which was the largest amount claimed for a natural catastrophe in 2014.
Climate: How does climate change cause food insecurity and conflict?
As weather patterns change and temperatures rise, issues such as climate-induced food insecurity are destined to become an increasingly important driver of conflict and social unrest
Korean Re to establish Lloyd's subsidiary
Top 10 reinsurer Korean Re aims to start a £10m joint venture unit in London by the end of the year.
60% of Asia-Pacific banks offer home insurance
Independent research shows life insurance is most popular bancasurrance product in Asia-Pacific across 17 countries.
Ace's Allan replaces Tait as Crawford's Singapore manager
Loss adjuster Crawford has hired Martin Allan, Ace's former regional head of personal claims, as general manager Singapore.
Soft reinsurance market fueled by low 2014 cat losses
Declining catastrophe losses in 2014 has been cited as a major factor behind the softening rating environment at the January renewal period, according to global reinsurance broking players.
Wang leaves Marsh for XL China aerospace role
XL is offering aerospace insurance in China and has appointed former broker Catherine Wang as an underwriter.
Former Axa marketing chief heads digital start-up
Matthias de Ferrieres has left his position as chief marketing officer, general insurance, Axa Asia to head up start-up Stark Group.
Berkshire Hathaway opens in Hong Kong
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance has opened in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong after gaining a license to write insurance in the SAR.
AIG makes senior Asia-Pacific leadership changes
Mike Raines will move from AIG's Singapore unit to become CEO of AIG New Zealand.
20 Hong Kong insurers join HKFI graduate training initiative
20 insurers have teamed up with the Hong Kong Federation of Insurers to offer an insurance diploma for young graduates.
China's Fosun buys US insurer
Fast growing Chinese investment group Fosun has bought US property and casualty insurer the Meadowbrook Group for $433m (£284m).
Kennedys strengthens China presence with Anjie deal
International law firm Kennedys has strengthened its market position in the People’s Republic of China by entering into a co-operation agreement with Chinese law firm Anjie.
Allianz leads hull and liability policy for Air Asia jet
Allianz is the lead reinsurer on the hull and liability policy for the stricken Air Asia jet which crashed last week, Post understands.
Generali enters Malaysia market with 49% acquisition
Italian giant Generali has bought a 49% stake in general insurer Multi-Purpose Insurance owned by Multi-Purpose Capital Holdings.
Ace hires McWhinney in Singapore
Ace has appointed Wai Lin McWhinney as its head of accident and health and personal and business insurance for Singapore.
XL Group makes offer for Lloyd's insurer Catlin
Catlin Group has confirmed it has received an approach from XL Group.
China launches small business venture capital fund
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission is encouraging insurers to invest in a venture capital fund scheme for small companies.