China
Beijing insurance research organisation launched
Two Chinese insurance industry bodies have set up the Beijing Insurance Research Institute to support the reform of China's insurance sector.
Premiums to account for 5% of China’s GDP by 2020
The growth of the Chinese insurance industry is set to continue apace, with the China Insurance Regulatory Commission forecasting that premiums will account for 5% of gross domestic product by 2020.
RSA to sell Chinese arm to Swiss Re for £71m
RSA Insurance Group has agreed a deal to sell Sun Alliance Insurance (China) to Swiss Re Corporate Solution.
Samsung Fire & Marine eyes China expansion
Samsung Fire & Marine Company is in talks with Chinese firms to establish a marine insurance company in the country, according to local news reports.
"Huge growth opportunities" for insurers in China, says ratings agency
China continues to present a great opportunity for insurers according to Dagong Europe, part of a China-based credit rating agency Dagong Global.
Super tall building construction shifting East, says Allianz
Super tall buildings once the preserve of the US have been springing up across Asia and the Middle East and they are becoming taller.
China Taiping's profits fall in Macau
Profits at Chinese insurance conglomerate China Taiping in gambling mecca Macau declined year on year in 2013.
Insurers weighing up benefits of Shanghai free trade zone
Nicky Burridge finds out if China's attempts at opening up trade in one of its economic powerhouses is helping insurers.
Peak Re appoints director for China
Hong Kong-based reinsurer Peak Re has appointed Helen Qian Mei Hong as director for China.
Axa Tianping targets internet generation with CCTV World Cup sponsorship
Shanghai-based general insurer Axa Tianping is sponsoring CCTV's most popular sports show for the duration of the World Cup as it seeks to grow its brand in China.
Makhoul appointed as executive chairman for Marsh MENA
Marsh has appointed Robert Makhoul as executive chairman for Marsh Middle East and North Africa.
Compton leaves KPMG to join Mapfre in China
KPMG's head of insurance consulting for Mainland China Tony Compton is leaving the consultancy to join Spanish insurer Mapfre's Chinese operations.
England fans excluded from World Cup elimination insurance
Chinese insurer Ancheng Insurance is offering World Cup insurance for fans to compensate for the disappointment of being eliminated from the tournament.
Wunelli targets US after striking deal with Chinese insurer
UK telematics provider Wunelli has signalled its intention to launch into the American and Chinese insurance markets following its takeover by US firm Lexis Nexis.
China Life in talks to buy Canary Wharf property
China's largest life insurer China Life is in talks to buy a Canary Wharf property which law firm Clifford Chance uses as its headquarters.
Chinese regulator advises insurers to keep business separate
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission has sent draft guidelines to insurance companies advising them to keep insurance and non-insurance business separate.
Fosun eyes stake in South Korea insurer
Chinese conglomerate Fosun has joined the race for a minority stake in South Korean property and casualty insurer LIG.
Marine insurers given more autonomy in Shanghai
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission is allowing marine insurers and reinsurers in Shanghai more autonomy via the Shanghai Institute of Marine Insurance.
Fish farming is booming in Asia
The aquaculture industry in Asia is booming but the sector remains largely unprotected, offering significant opportunities for insurers
Chinese insurer provides heatwave insurance
Zhong An Online Property Insurance is providing a policy for high temperatures.
Axa Tianping targeting 3% of China motor market
Gaelle Olivier, CEO, general insurance, Axa Asia is targeting 3% of the motor market in China through its joint venture Axa Tianping.
China aiming to scrap 11m cars
In an attempt to control pollution, Chinese authorities are trying to eliminate 11m high polluting cars from the roads in the next two years.
Fitch warns on China motor profitability
Fitch Ratings believes motor insurance profitability will hamper the performance of China's general insurers in 2014.
Lloyd’s could face claims from missing Malaysian plane’s search operation
Flight MH370 loss is higher than initial estimates due to ongoing search