Asia
Philippines braces for Typhoon Hagupit
Thousands of evacuations are taking place in the Philippines as a category storm 5 hurricane approaches.
Brisbane hailstorm claims to cost at least A$482m
The losses from last week's Brisbane hailstorm keep on rising.
Bangkok Insurance joins Scope Technologies for telematics push
Bangkok Insurance has teamed up with Scope Technologies to provide telematics to commercial fleets.
New Zealand expects 30cm sea level rise
The New Zealand Insurance Council has accepted a government report stating a 'locked in' 30cm rise in sea-levels.
Willis Re rolls out Japan tsunami risk model
Reinsurance broker Willis Re has developed the Willis Japan Tsunami Model.
Gallagher's international development head to leave company
Arthur J. Gallagher’s chairman of international development John Hastings-Bass will retire from the company in January 2015, the broker said today.
Brisbane storm claims rise to over 57,000
The number of insurance claims from last week's huge hailstorm in Brisbane have climbed to 57,970 as of Tuesday morning.
Ace shuffles Australian financial lines team
Insurer Ace has promoted two staff and recruited a former broker in its Australian financial lines division.
Premiums in 'emerging Asia' to grow 12.8% in 2015, says Swiss Re
According to reinsurance giant Swiss Re general insurance premiums in 'emerging Asia' countries are set to grow 12.8% on average in 2015.
Almost 40,000 claims from Brisbane storm
Last week's supercell storm in Brisbane has led to 39,677 insurance claims and will cost insurers over A$200m (£108m).
Thousands of claims after huge hailstorm hits Brisbane
Insurers have received over 8,000 claims after a huge hailstorm yesterday in Australia's third largest city.
Towers Watson makes two senior appointments in Asia
Towers Watson has made two senior insurance management appointments in Asia.
JLT gains approval for Indian joint venture
Jardine Lloyd Thompson is set to launch its operations in India following this summer's acquisition of a 26% stake in Sunidhi group's Independent Insurance Brokers.
C-Suite: Are you afraid of the cloud?
The rush to the cloud has thrown into stark contrast a difficult situation for insurers writes James Maudslay.
Mixed results for Japan's general insurers in first half
For the period April to September, two of Japan's three major general insurers booked record profits but another saw profits fall 47.1%.
Chinese insurer buys Sydney's Sheraton on the Park
Sunshine Insurance has splashed out A$463m (£254m) on the iconic Sydney hotel.
Weekend earthquakes rock Sichuan and Nagano
Two earthquakes over the weekend have caused extensive damage in China and Japan.
China Re starts standalone Lloyd's syndicate
China's largest reinsurer has gained permission for Syndicate 2088 to be a standalone reinsurance entity to be managed by Catlin Underwriting Agencies.
The hunt for Asia acquisitions
The market for mergers and acquisitions in Asia remains strong as international and domestic insurers look to grow their operations in the booming region writes Nicky Burridge.
Standard Club members face 5% premium hike
Shipping mutual The Standard Club has revealed a 5% general increase in Protection & Indemnity premiums for the 20 February 2015 renewal.
Claims Awards Asia 2014: The winners
On 19 November the Asian claims community gathered to celebrate claims excellence at an awards ceremony in Hong Kong.
Australia's first telematics app created by Wunelli
Wunelli has created Australia’s first smartphone telematics app for motor insurance after teaming up with telematics insurer Insurance Box.
Canopius Asia appoints crisis management underwriter
Specialist re(insurer) Canopius has appointed Liliz Chen as a crisis management underwriter in Singapore.
18 killed in Shandong fire
A huge food plant fire killed 18 people and injured 13 others in Shandong yesterday evening.