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Willis strengthens leadership in Asia and Middle East
Willis International has created three regional business units under new and expanded leadership in recognition of the size, growth and strategic importance of its Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa operations to Willis Group Holdings.
Asian enterprise risk management gathering steam
The Asia insurance sector lags behind Western markets in terms of enterprise risk management. Nicky Burridge investigates the issues bringing the matter to the top of the agenda.
Ageas Hong Kong's IFS rating affirmed
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “A-” of Ageas Insurance Company (AICA) Hong Kong.
Markel appoints trade credit analyst in Singapore
Markel International has appointed Rufin Majid as trade credit analyst in its Singapore office.
RSA considers expansion in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines
RSA may consider opportunities to expand its presence in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines following an Asian restructure last week.
Reynolds Porter Chamberlain to open in Hong Kong
Law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain will open a Hong Kong office in August with another former Clyde & Co partner among the ranks.
PICC may delay listing owing to market turmoil
Reports suggest that state-owned insurer PICC Group will delay listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange until October due to difficult market conditions.
People's Insurance Company of China given green light for Hong Kong IPO
The state-owned People's Insurance Company of China, one of the country's biggest insurers by premiums, received Hong Kong regulatory listing approval on Thursday for its IPO, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Burton to head Coface's Asia Pacific platform
Richard Burton has been appointed manager for Coface's Asia Pacific platform.
High Net Worth: Asia's growing wealthy and insurers gradually waking up to opportunities
The population of wealthy people in Asia is continuing to soar, creating significant opportunities for insurers offering premium products catering to their needs.
ISA 2012: Insurers urged to sharpen up claims management processes
Rising claims recorded in Asia due to the Thailand floods and Japan earthquakes mean that optimising claims management is critical for insurers seeking to improve customer satisfaction.
ISA 2012: Chinese cool on Western insurance brands and MNC employment
The outlook for the Chinese insurance sector continues to be attractive, but international players are challenged on many fronts, such as limited geographical reach and restrictions over the way they conduct businesses.
ISA 2012: Panel discusses evolving nature of Asian insurance hubs and offices
The changing dynamics of the Asian markets with their European/American headquarters is blurring the status of offices across the continent as regional hubs or self-sufficient management centres, and the divide between a front office and a back office…
ISA 2012: Insurer bosses claim no foreign player has 'Pan-Asian edge'
As mature markets sink deeper into the eurozone crisis, Asia remains a bright spot for global insurers. That was the view of Johnny Chen, CEO of Zurich Financial Services, who told the audience at ISA 2012 yesterday that he remains positive in his firm's…
ISA 2012: Former airline head outlines need for 'open' risk management culture
Businesses need to cultivate an open environment to discuss risks and firmly embed risk management in the corporate culture.
ISA Countdown: Q&A with Ernst & Young's May Knight
As the last in our series counting down to Insurance Strategy Asia next week, Insurance Insight spoke to May Knight about her views on the Asian insurance market.
Kennedys promotes Hong Kong partner West to global partnership
Kennedys has promoted Hong Kong partner Mark West to the global partnership, as well as promoting four solicitors to partners in the UK as of 1 May.
Q&A with RSA's Phil Bulgin
Despite media coverage of Asia's restrictive and sometimes protectionist regulatory regimes, the markets remain appealing to foreign insurers. Philip Bulgin, RSA's head of mergers and acquisitions in emerging markets, spoke to Francesca Nyman about Asian…
MGA Dual grows Asian presence with Singapore opening
The Dual Group, the underwriting arm of Hyperion Insurance Group, has unveiled plans to open Dual Singapore in the second half of 2012.
Online video: Commercial property - managing natural disaster risk
Globally, 2011 was a record year for natural catastrophe losses, highlighting flood risk as an issue of major concern for corporates, their brokers and insurers.
All change as super-regulator hovers over Hong Kong
The Hong Kong insurance market is due to undergo some significant changes in the near future as an independent insurance regulator is established. Jonathan Swift looks at the market now and the challenges to come.
Countdown to ISA: Q&A with RSA's Chris Colahan
As part of a series counting down to Insurance Strategy Asia, Insurance Insight spoke to Chris Colahan about his views on the Asian insurance market.
Miller hires Asian reinsurance specialist
UK broker Miller has enhanced its North Asia reinsurance broking capabilities with the appointment of Gao Zu Biao, who will be based in its Hong Kong office.
Countdown to ISA: Q&A with Axa Asia's Prasanna Patil
As part of a series counting down to Insurance Strategy Asia, Insurance Insight spoke to Prasanna Patil about his views on the Asian insurance market.