Hong Kong
Zurich unveils Hong Kong SME key person insurance product
Zurich has brought out a life insurance product for SMEs hit by the sudden death of a key executive, partner or shareholder.
Parsons promoted at AIG Hong Kong
Stephen Parsons, AIG's head of claims and operations for Hong Kong, has been promoted to deputy CEO.
IIHK and CII enter merger talks
The Insurance Institute of Hong Kong and the Chartered Insurance Institute are in discussions to combine resources under a unified organisation in Hong Kong.
Product diversification and foreign expansion 'major growth opportunities' for HK SMEs
Product diversification and foreign market expansion are major growth opportunities for SMEs in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong insurance community celebrates at inaugural awards
Over 300 people attended the first Hong Kong Insurance Awards last night at the Harbour Grand Hotel, North Point.
AIG appoints Spaan as president and CEO Hong Kong
Rudi Spaan, head of broker and client management, Asia-Pacific at AIG to take on additional country roles.
AIA, JLT, Lloyd's, Prudential to speak at Asia analytics event
Key figures in the insurance community will be speaking at Insurance Data Analytics Asia on 14 October in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong moves to 'high risk' in Civil Risk Index
The Umbrella Movement protests in Hong Kong have led a global risk analytics company to move Hong Kong to 'high risk' in its Civil Unrest Index.
Lockton recruits from JLT for Greater China CEO role
Alex Yip, former chairman and general manager of China at JLT, has joined Lockton to become CEO of Greater China.
Protests cost Hong Kong retailers at least £161m says ANZ
Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests cost the city's retailers at least £161m (HK$2bn) according to figures from bank ANZ.
Cooper Gay recruits from Willis for Hong Kong managing director
Cooper Gay Asia has appointed Karen Lieu managing director of its Hong Kong business to bolster its SME offering.
Debevoise to offer local law advice in Hong Kong
US law firm Debevoise & Plimpton is to offer local law advice in Hong Kong from 1 October, after two decades of operating as an international legal practice.
Munich Re in director reshuffle for global marine launch
Following the appointment of John Wilkinson as head of global marine partnership, Dieter Berg has taken up a business development role for the new division.
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.
Hull market records 18th annual loss as marine premiums fell 1.7%
Global marine premiums fell by 1.7% last year, dropping from $34.8bn (£21.3bn) in 2012 to $34.2bn according to the latest statistics released by the International Union of Marine Insurance at its 2014 annual conference in Hong Kong.
Insurers need to have clear policies over sanctions says IUMI
The International Union of Marine Insurance has called for insurers and reinsurers to have clear policies with regards sanctions.
Hong Kong's chief executive commits to marine trade
Speaking at the 2014 IUMI conference, Hong Kong's chief executive Leung Chun-ying said he was committed to its role as an international maritime centre.
AGCS names Feng as Mitchell's successor in Hong Kong
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE has appointed its Singapore branch regional manager for financial lines Asia, Chin Feng, as chief executive of the firm’s Hong Kong branch following Mark Mitchell's promotion to regional CEO for AGCS Asia.
Water infrastructure investment booming in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong government is growing its investment in water infrastructure at a rapid pace according to AIG.
Hong Kong Observatory issues T8 warning
Many businesses were closed across Hong Kong on Tuesday morning (16 September) with the Hong Kong Observatory keeping a typhoon eight warning in place.
QBE releases web portal for SMEs in Hong Kong and Singapore
QBE's insurance portal QBE Qnect will enable intermediaries in Singapore and Hong Kong to transact SME insurance online.
Data and Analytics Asia Q+A: Oliver Rust, Nielsen
Postonline interviews Oliver Rust, head of global financial services, Nielsen.
Winners unveiled for the Hong Kong Insurance Awards
The winners of the first Hong Kong Insurance Awards have been announced.
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.