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Rong appointed CEO of JLT's China operations
Philip Rong has been appointed CEO for JLT China and general manager of JLT Lixin Insurance Brokers from 1 September.
Guy Carpenter director warns over contaminated cargo in Tianjin
Mark Shumway, managing director - strategic advisory, Asia-Pacific at Guy Carpenter has warned that failure to write off contaminated cargo losses in the port of Tianjin could lead to worse losses later.
Tianjin explosions could cost insurers $1.5bn, says Fitch
Fitch Ratings in Hong Kong is estimating that losses from the deadly explosions in Tianjin on 12 August could cost insurers as much as $1.5bn (£957m).
Post presents five Asia events in September
Post and Post Events are excited to be hosting five events across China, Hong Kong and Singapore in September.
Tourists targeted in deadly Bangkok bombing
At least 20 people have died and over 100 have been injured following a bomb explosion yesterday in central Bangkok.
Tianjin explosion death toll climbs to 114 as Allianz and Zurich receive claims
At least 114 people are dead after two huge explosions on Wednesday night at a chemical and dangerous goods warehouse in the Chinese port city of Tianjin.
Chinese property group raising money for Asia-Pacific reinsurer
Chinese property company Oceanwide Holdings is planning to launch an Asia-Pacific reinsurer.
Allianz buoyed by P&C growth in China, Indonesia and Malaysia
Allianz's Asia-Pacific property and casualty division saw gross written premiums increase to €869m (£619m) in the first half up 26% from €688m last year.
Typhoon Soudelor leaves widespread damage in China and Taiwan
Powerful storm Typhoon Soudelor has killed at least 14 people in Taiwan and 12 in eastern China; others are missing and over 100 were injured in Taiwan.
China regulator to introduce insurer service rating system
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission is planning to rate general and life insurers based on procedures from sales to claims.
Asia C-Suite: Improving China's claims
A senior Chinese broker believes that clients needing to accept compromises over claims is diminishing confidence in Chinese insurers.
Tiger Risk Parners targets China with Hong Kong office
US-headquartered reinsurance broker and strategic advisor Tiger Risk Partners has opened its first office in Asia.
China Re submits application for IPO in Hong Kong
Reinsurance giant China Re has submitted an application for a listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
AM Best places Ironshore under negative review after Fosun transaction
Ratings agency AM Best has placed specialty insurer Ironshore under negative review after the acquisition by Chinese conglomerate Fosun.
Chinese investment firm buys Sirius International
Chinese investment firm China Minsheng has bought Sirius International Insurance for $2.24bn (£1.4bn) from White Mountains.
China's regulator approves Anbang's Dutch deal
China's Anbang has completed the purchase of insurer Vivat from government owned Dutch bank SNS Reaal after approval from the Chinese Insurance Regulatory Commission.
Aon appoints senior Swiss Re head for China roles
Qin Lu is moving from Swiss Re to take on the roles of CEO of Aon Benfield Greater China and CEO of Aon Risk Solutions, China.
Taiwan demands Chinese tourists have insurance
From 1 October the Taiwanese government will require Chinese tourists to show proof they have taken out medical insurance.
Bought By Many targets Chinese travel market
Bought By Many has signed an agreement with Chinese insurer Ping An to launch seven travel insurance policies in China for the online broker's first venture outside the UK.
Typhoon Chan-hom leaves China with 8bn yuan losses
Last weekend's powerful Typhoon Chan-hom has left a trail of destruction mainly across Zhejiang province in China.
Asia Interview: FP Marine's Phil Bilney
Andrew Tjaardstra, editor Asia, speaks to Phil Bilney, CEO, FP Marine in Hong Kong.
Ex-Swiftcover boss Hardy launches direct Chinese insurer Xuan Zin Bao with Sinosafe
The co-founder of the UK’s first online insurer is looking to replicate the success of Swiftcover in China as part of a pan-Asian roll out that started in the last fortnight.
Fosun makes first Israel insurance purchase
Chinese conglomerate Fosun has made its third purchase in Israel and its first in insurance in the country.
Asia C-Suite: Expectations of China's growing middle class
Increased prosperity in China is seeing greater demands for improvements in the local health insurance sector writes Martin Garcia.