Hong Kong
Brunner joins Metlife from American Express in Asia marketing role
Ralph Brunner has joined Metlife from American Express to become the insurer's chief marketing officer for the Asia region.
Ng joins Miller from China Taiping in Hong Kong
Joe Ng has joined Miller’s team in Hong Kong in a treaty reinsurance business production role.
Friendsurance looks to Hong Kong billionaire for backing
German peer-to-peer insurer Friendsurance has received funding from two new investors including a Hong Kong billionaire.
Peak Re appoints from Marsh for head of claims
Peak Re has appointed Sophia Chiu as senior vice president for claims.
QBE has 5.7% GI market share in Hong Kong
QBE ranks second out of over 100 insurers in Hong Kong for placed net premiums in general insurance.
Interview: David Fried, CEO, Asia-Pacific, QBE
Editor, Asia at Post Andrew Tjaardstra interviews David Fried, CEO, Asia-Pacific QBE at the Australian insurer’s new regional office in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong.
Rainstorm and hail slams Hong Kong
Hong Kong was hit by a strong rainstorm on Sunday causing a shopping centre roof to collapse.
Court injunction out on two Hong Kong brokers
Two brokers stole confidential information in a systematic way before joining another broker in Hong Kong, according to a senior market source
FWD appoints industry veteran as CEO
New insurer FWD has appointed industry veteran Huynh Thanh Phong as CEO.
Claims Conference Asia 2014 attracts cream of claims professionals
Claims Conference Asia 2014 was held on 20 March in Hong Kong and attended by over 100 claims professionals from across the international claims market.
Claims Conference Asia: 'Asia reclaiming its rightful place in history'
Duncan Howorth, JLT CEO, Asia, struck an optimistic note when talking about the rise of Asia at last week's Claims Conference Asia, but warned more sophisticated risk management will be needed.
Hong Kong passes 50% tax concession on captives
The Legislative Council of Hong Kong has passed a bill to revise the Inland Revenue Ordinance to provide captive insurers with a 50% concession on profits tax for their offshore risk business.
Asia pet insurance market offers huge opportunity
The number of households in China and South-East Asia that have pets is soaring, offering significant opportunities for insurers to provide pet policies writes Nicky Burridge.
Hong Kong's premiums rose 14% in 2013
Total gross premiums of the Hong Kong insurance industry in 2013 were HK$290.7bn ($37.4bn), an increase of 13.9% over 2012 according to provisional statistics from the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.
Allianz's Mitchell eyes fast China growth
Mark Mitchell, CEO Hong Kong & Greater China, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has told Post the international insurer is gaining momentum in China.
FP Marine buys rival broker in Hong Kong
FP Marine Risks, which is 55% owned by Hyperion, is in advanced negotiations to acquire the assets and staff of Risk Exchange a marine broker also based in Hong Kong.
Claims Conference Asia: A CCTV on fraud
Ahead of the Claims Conference Asia 2014 Andrew Tjaardstra, editor, Asia, Post interviews Chris Fordham, managing partner, fraud investigation & dispute services, Asia-Pacific, EY and Jack Jia, director, fraud investigation & dispute services, EY at EY’s…
Allianz's Asia-Pacific arm hit by stronger euro
Allianz's insurance unit across 14 countries in Asia-Pacific saw revenues and profits fall as the euro appreciated against Asian currencies.
JLT gains from employee benefits in Asia
JLT recorded a 45% increase in its employee benefits business revenues in Asia last year, of which 38% was organic.
Bryant touted as Lloyd's Hong Kong frontrunner after leaving Zurich
Dylan Bryant is being touted as the frontrunner to become Lloyd's general representative in Hong Kong after leaving his role as regional head of IPZ customer, distribution and marketing, Asia-Pacific, Zurich.
Hiscox's move into direct general motor generates Asia platform
Hiscox is to use DirectAsia as a platform for growth in Asia as it moves into the direct general motor space after traditionally underwriting in the high end motor market.
AIA recruits Saunders from Towers Watson
AIA has appointed Mark Saunders as group head of strategy and corporate development and a member of the AIA group executive committee.
Cooper Gay rebrands and strengthens marine division in Asia
Cooper Gay has rebranded its marine insurance business in Asia as Latitude Brokers and appointed three brokers to the team.
Hiscox announces Direct Asia acquisition
Hiscox has acquired Singapore-headquartered Whittington Group’s online business DirectAsia, subject to regulatory approval.