Australia
IAG plans A$250m a year of cost savings
Australian giant IAG is aiming to save A$250m (£148m) from its operating costs over the next three years.
November hailstorm to cost Australian insurers A$130m
28,146 claims have been received following a severe hailstorm on 11 November which caused damage in three Australian states.
Fagen appointed Insurance Council of Australia president
Colin Fagen, QBE's chief operations officer, has been appointed president and chairman of the board at the Insurance Council of Australia.
Fully autonomous vehicles could be legal in Australia by 2020
The Australian government is pushing ahead with trials of autonomous vehicles which could see major legal changes over the next five years.
Mildura hailstorm costs insurers A$71m
The Insurance Council of Australia has declared a catastrophe in Mildura after a severe hailstorm on 11 November.
ICA launches disaster awareness media campaign for cyclone season
The Insurance Council of Australia is raising awareness of the upcoming cyclone season by taking out radio, online and print media adverts.
QBE joins Underwriting Agencies Council
QBE's Australia and New Zealand arms have joined the Underwriting Agencies Council in Australia and New Zealand.
Top 30 Asia insurers: Asia remains in a stable condition
There has been little change in the rankings of the top 30 Asia insurers since 2014, with China still dominating the rankings, despite a decreasing growth rate
Chubb and Ace complete Australia integration
Chubb and Ace have started operation as one insurance company in Australia - Chubb Insurance Australia.
Australia's largest theme park closed after four die in crash
Australia's largest theme park Dreamworld has been closed indefinitely after investigators examine how four people died at the park yesterday.
Shareholders bring £155m suit against Slater & Gordon over Quindell purchase
Shareholders are seeking £155m in damages from law firm Slater and Gordon over its purchase of the professional services arm of Quindell.
Australian insurer offers gender-neutral option
Perth-based health insurer HIF is offering customers the chance to write "other" on policy forms.
Slater and Gordon cuts 640 UK jobs following huge losses
Slater and Gordon has cut 640 jobs in the UK and approximately 70 roles in Australia, in the wake of losses of A$1bn (£586m) in Q1.
Rawlins leaves Insurance Australia Group
IAG's head of Digital Labs Claire Rawlins has left the insurer.
XL Catlin acquires Brooklyn Underwriting
XL Catlin has completed its acquisition of Lloyd’s approved coverholder Brooklyn Underwriting.
QBE hires Teixeira for bancassurance and emerging markets' roles
Australian giant QBE has hired Marcelo Teixeira in a dual role.
XL Catlin to acquire Lloyd's MGA in Australia
Global insurer XL Catlin has entered into an agreement with Paul Hines, the owner of Sydney-based Brooklyn Underwriting, to acquire the MGA.
Australian Securities and Investments Commission targets add-ons
Some of Australia's largest insurers have been named in a critical report examining car insurance add-ons sold by car dealers.
Allianz says plans to replace to replace QBE-bound Broughton "well developed"
Andrew Broughton has left Allianz where he was director of commercial broker markets and will join QBE as executive general manager of corporate partners and direct.
Disappointing results for Slater and Gordon due to poor performance in its UK operations
Slater and Gordon has reported an overall loss of £778.59m, in its final results for 2015-2016 partly due to its underperformance in its UK operations.
Claims Club Asia-Pacific readies for Singapore and Sydney
The Claims Club Asia-Pacific has two events this month in Singapore and Sydney.
Slater & Gordon set for A$1bn loss
Slater & Gordon is set to make losses of A$1.01bn (£587m) for the past financial year.
XL Catlin bolsters Asia-Pacific political risk team
XL Catlin has made a senior underwriting appointment in Sydney.
Steadfast's profits and revenues climb in 2015/16
Steadfast, the Australian general insurance broker and broker network, had a solid year of growth in the financial year ending 30 June 2016.