Hong Kong
To re-joins JLT Re to head reinsurance in China and HK
Henry To has returned to JLT Reinsurance Brokers as chairman and chief executive officer of its reinsurance operations in China and Hong Kong.
Happy Year of the Snake
China is a place where feng shui masters are taken seriously. They are all over the newspapers at the moment declaring what the Year of the Snake will mean for the stockmarket and your love life.
Hong Kong Federation of Insurers warns of over-regulation
A senior member of the HKFI wants important changes made to the proposed remit of the new Hong Kong independent regulator, as the industry moves away from self-regulation.
Allianz appoints Hong Kong CEO
Mark Mitchell will take on the CEO role of Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty Hong Kong branch with responsibility for Greater China on 14 February.
Hong Kong Federation of Insurers slams fine proposals on sales reps
The insurance body has submitted a report to the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau outlining its concerns over proposed fines of up to HK$10m under a new regulator.
Hyperion agrees deal to take 55% stake in Hong Kong marine broker FP Group
Hyperion Insurance Group has agreed a deal to take a 55% stake in the Hong Kong-headquartered specialist marine broking firm, FP Group.
Insurance Insight Q+A: Mark Saunders, Towers Watson
Insurance Insight interviews Mark Saunders, managing director, Hong Kong and managing director for the insurance sector, Asia Pacific at Towers Watson.
Don’t use 7-Elevens to find your way around Hong Kong
Whatever you do, don’t use 7-Elevens as a point of reference when guiding yourself around Hong Kong. There are about seventeen on every street.
To list or not to list? More Chinese insurers tipped to seek IPOs in 2013
Chinese insurers have started to raise money from equity issuance in the past two years as regulations and market appetite make the option more attractive, writes Andrew Tjaardstra.
Top five Asian news stories
The top five Asian stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
RSA appoints Walker as Hong Kong chief executive
RSA has appointed former head of Dutch Caribbean operations Mark Walker as chief executive in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong damages verdict due over 'mistaken' hospital treatment
Insurers in Hong Kong are waiting for a court ruling on damages claimed by two patients from the Hospital Authority after being paralysed following alleged mistaken medical procedures at hospitals.
Prudential eyes growing Asian middle class
Prudential's chairman has spelled out the huge growth potential in Asia.
China to increase foreign investment tenfold
China wants to encourage more overseas institutional investors into its capital markets.
Ageas creates new COO role to oversee Asian and European growth
Ageas UK CEO Barry Smith has been promoted to a new Ageas group role of chief operating officer.
Cooper Gay recruits ex-Aon director as part of Asia push
Cooper Gay has appointed David Yip as head of treaty for Cooper Gay Hong Kong as part of an expansion drive in Asia.
The future of regulation for Hong Kong
Hong Kong's insurance industry is currently digesting a consultation document on the future of its regulatory regime. Nicky Burridge talks to the market to get early reactions about the feelings on the ground.
AIG divests remaining holding in AIA
AIA Group has confirmed that AIG has entered into a placing agreement to sell all its ordinary shares of AIA at HK$30.30 each.
Lloyd's insurer Kiln recruits Zking manager Jin to lead Shanghai JV
Kiln has appointed Gu Jin to lead its new venture with Lloyd's Insurance Company (China) in Shanghai.
AIA suspends shares as AIG commences potential sale
The board of directors of AIA Group has requested that trading in the shares of the company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange be suspended after AIG started a potential sale by placing a "significant proportion" of the shares held by AIG.
Rise of the Dragon: challenges and opportunities in the Chinese insurance broking markets
Brokers in the Chinese market currently face threats from technology and opportunities from product differentiation. Solomon Ngan explains why now is the time for the sector to reconsider its role and function.
Hundreds killed in strongest typhoon to hit Philippines since 1990
At least 270 people are confirmed dead after Typhoon Bopha brought 130mph winds and torrential rain to the Philippines on Tuesday evening.
HSBC agrees to sell Ping An stake to Thai conglomerate
HSBC is to sell its 15.57% stake in Ping An Insurance to the Charoen Pokphand Group, a Thai multi-national conglomerate with core businesses in agro-industry, food, retail and telecommunications.
Sart appoints chief casualty underwriter
Hong Kong-based Lloyd's coverholder Sart Underwriting has appointed Joseph Lo as chief casualty underwriter.