Australia
Analysis: 2018: A space policy
The UK is contemplating liability options as it wants to allow satellite launches from its soil.
Penny Black's Social World - May 2018
Dolls house and dinner, endurance and experience
Top 100 insurtech firms 2018
Over the past four years insurtech has become a very familiar word and start-ups are launching every day to target sectors underserved by traditional insurance. Post, in association with Tällt Ventures, indexes those that have the most potential to…
Brokers informed: W&I for bricks and mortar
Warranty and indemnity insurance has seen significant growth in the real estate sector over the last few years. And, with the cover offering significant advantages to those involved in real estate deals, many expect it to become a standard part of any…
Analysis: Women-friendly travel policies: Fair for females
As conversations around the gender pay gap or harassment at work illustrate, an increasing number of women are demanding a fairer deal. But will this extend to their insurance?
Interview: Romaney O'Malley, AIG
AIG head of UK regions Romaney O’Malley has been heading the group’s industrial segment since June 2016. She explains to Will Kirkman how the insurer is reshaping its approach to risk and fostering its female talent
Interview: Mark Searles, AUB Group
Since packing up his life in London and flying half way across the world to Australia, Mark Searles, CEO of AUB Group, has transformed a broker into the leading equity-based broking, risk management, advice and solutions provider in Australasia.
Emerging Asia fastest growing GI market in 2018
Emerging Asia is set to remain the world’s fastest growing general insurance market in 2018.
Marsh's Lei Yu on the right cover in the age of product recalls and class actions
While the US has led the consumer rights crusade against defective products, other countries are becoming increasingly protective, writes Lei Yu, managing director, Marsh Hong Kong and Macau.
QBE to miss 2017 COR target and fall to loss after "challenging year"
Australian giant QBE is expecting a combined operating ratio of 104% and $1.2bn (£858m) loss for 2017's financial year.
QBE hires from Allianz for head of SME, Australia and New Zealand
Australian giant QBE has hired a senior manager from Allianz for a newly created SME role.
Legal expenses in Asia: Q+A with Antares' Mark Waters
Mark Waters, legal expenses underwriter at Lloyd's (re)insurer Antares, on promoting legal expenses cover for Asian businesses.
AGCS appoints new claims chief
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Lars Vissing as regional unit London head of claims.
Suncorp hit by 21,000 Melbourne hailstorm claims
Australian financial services group Suncorp has breached its nat cat allowance for the first half of the year.
QBE settles class action lawsuit for A$132.5m
Australian insurer QBE has settled a class action shareholder lawsuit for A$132.5m (£76.7m).
Post Power List 2018: Richard Pryce
CEO, QBE European Operations
French promoted at Chubb in Asia-Pacific
John French, Chubb's country president for Australia and New Zealand, has been appointed senior vice president, head of broker distribution for Asia-Pacific, starting next year.
Allianz’s Axel Theis on the positive signs for global trade
Concerns remain but outlook for global trade shows positive signs, says Axel Theis, member of the board of management of Allianz SE.
Allied World promotes MacLeod in Asia-Pacific
Switzerland headquartered global insurer Allied World has made a senior promotion in Asia-Pacific.
Zurich agrees major acquisition in Australia
Global insurer Zurich has expanded its footprint in Australia with a major acquisition and a 20-year distribution agreement with banking giant ANZ, subject to regulatory permission.
IAG releases 12.5% of premiums to reinsurers for a fee
Australian giant IAG has decided to expand its innovative quota share arrangements with more reinsurers next year.
Australian government sets-up inquiry into financial sector
The Australian government has announced a high level inquiry, known as a Royal Commission, into Australia's financial services sector.
QBE appoints head of distribution for Australia Northern region
Australian giant QBE has hired from QBE-owned regional insurer Elders Insurance for a distribution role.
Cost of natural disasters to more than double in Australia by 2050, says study
A comprehensive study has suggested Australia's natural disaster costs are going to become a lot worse in the future.