Asia
C-Suite: Mixed signals for business sentiment in 2015
Euler Hermes Hong Kong manager Edmond Lee reflects on business sentiment in 2014 and warns turbulence is here to stay.
JLT confirms Steve Abbott's retirement
Nick Cousins, managing director JLT Hong Kong, has praised his deputy Steve Abbott as he retires from the broker after 45 years in insurance at the end of the year.
China to open three more free trade zones
China is seeking to replicate the Shanghai free trade zone in the provinces of Fujian and Guangdong and the port city of Tianjin.
One in 10 car deaths linked to alcohol, says WHO
Following a study, the World Health Organisation has said one in every 10 car deaths is linked to alcohol.
Steve Abbott to leave JLT in Hong Kong
Post understands Steve Abbott, Jardine Lloyd Thompson's deputy managing director in Hong Kong, is to leave the broker at the end of the year.
Suspected terrorist attack in heart of Sydney
Hostages held by an Islamic extremist with a shotgun and possible accomplices in siege at coffee shop in Sydney's central business district.
Berkshire Hathaway, Fosun and RSA: five leading 2014 Asia stories
Andrew Tjaardstra, Post's Asia editor, summaries five leading stories that made the headlines in Asia-Pacific over the year.
Europe: London matters
The latest report on the London Market from the Lloyd's Market Group points to opportunities and challenges for the sector in comparison with the rest of Europe. Steve Hearn explains that this means
Now Health appoints managing director in Beijing
Now Health has appointed Patrick Meng as director and general manager of Now Health’s Beijing branch.
Brisbane hailstorm insured costs rise to A$804m
November's powerful hailstorm in Brisbane has cost insurers and reinsurers A$804m ($669m/£426m) so far.
Insurers seek to replace Aviva at major Singapore bank
At least five insurers are attempting to win a contract to sell insurance and wealth management products to Singapore bank DBS's clients.
Chasing the Asian SME vote
Insurers in Asia are turning their attention to providing cover to SMEs as they wake up to the potential of the sector, writes Nicky Burridge.
India's foreign investment Insurance Bill nearer
The long awaited Insurance Bill to increase the foreign direct investment cap from 26% to 49% in Indian insurance companies is one step further to being passed.
Berkshire Hathaway wins Singapore license
US specialty insurer Berkshire Hathaway has obtained a non-life license in Singapore.
Hagupit death toll rises to 27
Typhoon Hagupit has now claimed the lives of at least 27 people in the Philippines.
Gallagher buys two brokers in Australia
Arthur J Gallagher has continued its expansion in Australia with the purchase of two brokers for undisclosed sums.
Gallagher invests in joint venture with major Chinese broker
Arthur J Gallagher will invest in a new reinsurance broker with Jiang Tai Insurance Brokers in the Shanghai free trade zone.
Three dead in Philippines' typhoon
Typhoon Hagupit has been responsible for the deaths of three people in the Philippines after a weaker than expected storm.
Australian familes to bring MH17 lawsuit in ECHR
Eight Australian families are preparing to bring a joint-suit against Russia, Ukraine, Malaysia and Malaysia Airlines regarding the downing of the stricken Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.
AGCS predicts aviation exposure to exceed £638bn by 2020
Increasing fleet values and a rise in passenger numbers is expected to push the value of aviation risk exposure through the $1trn (£638bn) barrier by 2020, according to Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty.
Zurich on track for 2016 targets
Zurich has told investors it remains confident of hitting financial targets for 2016 as part of a presentation on performance.
Storm could cost A$1bn to clean up, says Brisbane mayor
Brisbane mayor Graham Quirk has said the hailstorm on 27 November is the costliest storm event for insurers in 30 years.
HWL Ebsworth acquires insurance practice in Adelaide
Independent Australian law firm HWL Ebsworth is to acquire two law firms with insurance offerings early next year.
C-Suite: Australia's not-so-big disasters
An Australian broker gives his verdict on some key business risks in his country less likely to make the national headlines.