Asia
46 injured by Typhoon Vongfong as it heads towards Tokyo
The strongest storm to hit Japan this year reached Okinawa Island on Monday and is heading towards Tokyo.
Cyclone Hudhud kills at least five in East India
The cyclone arrived on India's East coast in the city of Visakhapatnam on Sunday (12 October) and killed five people.
Hong Kong insurance community celebrates at inaugural awards
Over 300 people attended the first Hong Kong Insurance Awards last night at the Harbour Grand Hotel, North Point.
Axa and Allianz lead insurance global brand race, says Interbrand
Axa is 53rd in the latest Best Global Brand rankings with Allianz only two places behind according to international brand consultant Interbrand.
Europe: Q&A with Bart de Smet, Ageas
Ageas is committed to the UK's motor sector despite its volatility, according to group chief executive Bart de Smet, who adds that the firm is always keen to gain from consolidation elsewhere.
AIA, JLT, Lloyd's, Prudential to speak at Asia analytics event
Key figures in the insurance community will be speaking at Insurance Data Analytics Asia on 14 October in Hong Kong.
C-Suite: Indonesia's President to drive reforms
Euler Hermes' ASEAN CEO on how the election of President Joko Widodo could prove a boon for the Indonesian economy.
Hong Kong moves to 'high risk' in Civil Risk Index
The Umbrella Movement protests in Hong Kong have led a global risk analytics company to move Hong Kong to 'high risk' in its Civil Unrest Index.
Magnitude 6 earthquake rocks Yunnan province, China
Yesterday evening a magnitude 6 earthquake killed one and injured over 300 people in Yunnan, in South-West China.
Ironshore boosts Japan Lloyd's M&A team
P&C insurer Ironshore has appointed former lawyer Steven Harwood as Ironshore's Lloyd's syndicate Pembroke's dedicated underwriter in Tokyo.
Hilton sells iconic New York hotel to Chinese insurer for £1.2bn
Beijing-based insurer Anbang Insurance Group has purchased the Waldorf Astoria for £1.2bn ($1.95bn) from Hilton Worldwide owned by the Blackstone Group.
Lockton recruits from JLT for Greater China CEO role
Alex Yip, former chairman and general manager of China at JLT, has joined Lockton to become CEO of Greater China.
Protests cost Hong Kong retailers at least £161m says ANZ
Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests cost the city's retailers at least £161m (HK$2bn) according to figures from bank ANZ.
Deadly typhoon causes heavy disruption in Japan
Two US airmen are missing and one is dead after heavy surf from Typhoon Phanfone pulled them out to sea on the island of Okinawa.
Cooper Gay recruits from Willis for Hong Kong managing director
Cooper Gay Asia has appointed Karen Lieu managing director of its Hong Kong business to bolster its SME offering.
Aon Hewitt Consulting appoints Andrulis to South-East Asia role
Jeremy Andrulis has been appointed Aon Hewitt Consulting South-East Asia chief executive.
Q&A - Aviation: Turbulent times
In an unprecedented year of aerospace disasters, Post asks the experts how they expect recent tragedies to impact the aviation sector’s insurance policy renewals
Singapore's potential as an insurance hub
Helen McClure finds out about the ambitions of the Singapore government in making the country an insurance hub.
Debevoise to offer local law advice in Hong Kong
US law firm Debevoise & Plimpton is to offer local law advice in Hong Kong from 1 October, after two decades of operating as an international legal practice.
Air India's premiums climb 15%
Air India has seen premiums for its fleet climb 15% on its 1 October renewal after a turbulent time for the aviation insurance sector.
New Zealand Insurance Council joins government cyber crime initiative
The Insurance Council of New Zealand has teamed up with the National Cyber Policy Office to offer advice to individuals and companies.
$8.13bn of capital required for Indian insurers, says regulator
The chairman of India's insurance regulator has called for a capital increase of 500bn rupees ($8.13bn) into the sector.
Munich Re in director reshuffle for global marine launch
Following the appointment of John Wilkinson as head of global marine partnership, Dieter Berg has taken up a business development role for the new division.
Hong Kong still disrupted by pro-democracy protests
Work and student life has been disrupted in Hong Kong over the last week as thousands of protesters took to the streets to call for China to introduce full democracy to the SAR.