China
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.
PICC targets Chinese pet owners
Chinese insurance giant PICC is launching a product for cats and dogs for Chinese owners.
China upgrades premium growth projections
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission is predicting 17% premium revenue growth each year until 2020.
Interview: Mike Ramsay, senior director, Alliance
Andrew Tjaardstra speaks to Mike Ramsay, director and co-founder of Alliance, who is bullish about his broker’s prospects.
23 Chinese insurers fined for fixing motor insurance prices
23 general insurers in Zhejiang province, China, have been fined 110m yuan (£10.9m) for colluding to fix prices.
China endorses Hong Kong voting rules for 2017
The National People's Congress in China has approved a framework for Hong Kong voting reforms for 2017 which could lead to street protests in Hong Kong.
Munich Re's head of China and Hong Kong takes up global marine role
Munich Re's chief executive of Greater China and Hong Kong John Wilkinson has been appointed CEO of Munich Re’s global marine partnership.
Fosun's insurance assets make modest profits in first half
Chinese conglomerate Fosun's insurance revenues climbed 8,294% over the last year in the first six months of 2014.
China Re and RMS unveil typhoon model
China Re and RMS have produced a model for China typhoon risk including coastal flooding in China and Hong Kong.
Blog: Five insurance investments by Fosun
Following Fosun's acquisition of a 20% stake in Ironshore, Postonline looks at five key insurance investments by the privately owned Chinese conglomerate.
Lee joins KPMG China from Towers Watson
Anthony Lee has joined KPMG China to become director of business development, financial services, with a focus on insurance.
China is highly sought after market for reinsurers, says Fitch
According to ratings agency Fitch, foreign reinsurers see Asia as having great growth potential.
Fosun becomes Ironshore's largest shareholder
Chinese conglomerate Fosun has bought 20% of international property and casualty insurer Ironshore for $464m (£277m).
China's State Council encourages insurance reforms
China's State Council is attempting to help modernise the Chinese insurance industry so it has a greater role in society.
C-Suite: Insure Asia to secure future growth
With Asia becoming more of a key player on the global financial stage, Ageas CEO Bart de Smet asks how insurers can make the most of the opportunities
The risks of China's health premium potential
The Chinese health insurance market is growing strongly as consumers turn to the private sector to fill in the gaps left by inadequate government schemes. Nicky Burridge investigates the barriers of entry for foreign insurers.
China Re planning $2bn Hong Kong IPO
According to a report, China Re, the largest state backed reinsurer in China, is planning to raise up to $2bn through an IPO in Hong Kong.
Explosions in China and Taiwan kill scores
75 people died in a chemical plant explosion in Kunshan (Jiangsu province, China) and a gas pipe explosion killed 27 people in Taiwan.
Earthquake in China kills over 500; causes extensive damage
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake in Yunnan, a province in South China, killed at least 589 people and injured more than 1 800.
Zhang takes up Canopius China role
Specialty insurer and reinsurer Canopius has appointed Shibo Zhang as head of China market.
Rammasun kills over 100 as next typhoon forms
Typhoon Rammasun has killed 94 people in the Philippines and 33 in China with Typhoon Matmo following on its heels.
China issues red warning as Typhoon Ramassun approaches
China has issued its strongest typhoon warning - red - as Typhoon Ramassun approached South China on Friday morning.
International: Chinese whispers
Western insurance firms could learn a thing or two from their Chinese rivals, as Sana Carlton from Millward Brown explains
AM Best assigns 'A-' rating to Starr Property & Casualty (China)
Following completion of Starr's purchase of the controlling stake in Dazhong Insurance, the renamed entity Starr Property & Casualty has been assigned an 'A-' rating.