Hong Kong
Hong Kong legal changes win captive audience
Recent legislative changes in Hong Kong have set out the government's "determination" to promote the city state as a hub for captive insurance, according to law firm Howse Williams Bowers.
HKFI launches Hong Kong Insurance Awards
The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers has launched the Hong Kong Insurance Awards with Post as the international media partner.
Peak Re appoints credit underwriter
Hong Kong-based reinsurer Peak Re has appointed Kathleen Koh as senior vice president to underwrite credit and surety business.
Malaysian bank slammed for Hong Kong maids' insurance advert
Hong Leong Bank has been slammed by domestic workers' groups in Hong Kong for an advert portraying a Chinese actor playing the role of a clumsy maid.
Peak Re appoints director for China
Hong Kong-based reinsurer Peak Re has appointed Helen Qian Mei Hong as director for China.
Hong Kong ferry crashes in Macau
A TurboJet ferry traveling from Hong Kong to Macau crashed into a breakwater in Macau harbour on Friday morning injuring 70 people.
HKFI concerned over IIA's tribunal appeals' costs
The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers is concerned over the attribution of costs concerning appeals from the Independent Insurance Authority.
Peak Re starts life and health book
Hong Kong-based reinsurer expands by gaining a life license and building a new team.
Willis completes Charles Monat acquisition
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has approved Willis' acquisition of Asia-based specialist broker Charles Monat.
C-Suite: Hong Kong's insurance authority
Laywer Kevin Bowers gives an overview of the proposed make up of the Independent Insurance Authority in Hong Kong, expected to be introduced in 2015.
Ex-Dual director joins Zurich for Greater China role
Dual's former regional managing director of Asia Philip Chiu has been appointed as financial lines manager, Greater China at Zurich.
Interview: Gaelle Olivier, CEO, general insurance, Axa Asia
Gaelle Olivier, CEO, general insurance, Axa Asia speaks to Andrew Tjaardstra about the insurer's Asian expansion plans.
Hong Kong issues Vietnam travel warning
Following riots targeted at Chinese businesses, the Hong Kong government has raised a red warning (raised from amber) for travel to Vietnam.
Hong Kong Independent Insurance Authority moves a step closer
The passage of the Insurance Companies (Amendment) Bill 2014 into Legco has brought an independent regulator a step closer in Hong Kong.
Heavy rain kills 21 and causes disruption in China, Macau and Hong Kong
Four days of heavy rain in China, Macau and Hong Kong, killed at least 21 people, flooded many areas, disrupted flights and train services.
Warmelink rejoins Towers Watson in Hong Kong
Towers Watson has appointed Marco Warmelink as regional director of its risk management practice for Asia-Pacific.
Black rain hits Hong Kong again
For the second time this year the Hong Kong Observatory has raised the black rain warning as thunderstorms hit the city on 8 and 9 May.
French adjuster hires Hong Kong claims manager from Marsh
French specialist loss adjuster GM Consultant has appointed Alex Lui as a senior manager in Hong Kong.
DLA Piper appoints head of corporate, Asia
DLA Piper has appointed Paul Chen as head of corporate, Asia and will be based in Hong Kong.
Poon moves to chairman at Hong Kong Federation of Insurers
Jimmy Poon, CEO of Dah Sing Insurance, has been appointed chairman of the Hong Kong Federation Insurers and a councillor of HKFI’s General Insurance Council for 2014/15.
Lloyd's confirms Bryant's Hong Kong appointment
Lloyd’s has appointed former Zurich regional head of international customer, distribution and marketing Dylan Bryant as its general representative in Hong Kong.
JLT creates Hong Kong political and credit risk team
JLT has created a credit, political and security risks team in Hong Kong by hiring Edmond Yun as divisional director, and employing Stephen Chan and Koh Wei Jun as account managers.
Callaghan and Sagar to leave Lockton in Asia
Post understands Lockton's executive chairman, Asia-Pacific Gerry Callaghan is retiring at the end of the year, whilst the CEO of Singapore Manan Sagar has resigned.
Fosun in HK$5.18bn refinancing
Chinese conglomerate Fosun International, which owns large stakes in several insurance companies, is planning a HK$5.18bn ($668.1m) rights issue to raise capital.