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IT systems make Asian acquisitions an attractive option for insurers
Flexible and efficient IT systems are essential for insurers aiming to bolster Asian operations through acquisitions, according to IT consultancy Northdoor.
Free webinar: The property and casualty market in south east Asia
Post and Insurance Insight in conjunction with the Chartered Insurance Institute recently held a free webinar on the property and casualty insurance markets in south east Asia.
AIA increases value of new business by 27% in Q1
AIA Group achieved 27% growth in the value of new business to reach $232m in the first quarter of 2012.
Asian aviation: risk or opportunity?
The Asian aviation market is set to grow rapidly in the next 20 years, bringing many opportunities for insurers. But Edward Murray asks whether underwriters are taking all the future risks into consideration.
Countdown to ISA: Q&A with Aviva's Simon Machell
Simon Machell, chief executive of Aviva Asia Pacific, will be part of the panel debate on The outlook for insurance in Asia at Insurance Strategy Asia taking place in Hong Kong on Tuesday 29 May.
Iran sanctions have unintended consequences
Economic sanctions against Iran are an important part of European Union and US attempts to force the country to curb its nuclear programme. But, as Francesca Nyman reports, increasing concern has been voiced in recent months that measures aimed at the…
Hong Kong insurance premiums grow 9% to $225.8bn
Hong Kong's insurance industry grew 9% in 2011, with total gross premiums reaching $225.8bn, according to the region's Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.
In Series Emerging Markets: Asia has the right ingredients
Asia has all the key elements for an emerging market, with a number of countries in a vast and diverse area at various stages of development. How can insurers crack this market?
Lloyd's quartet back Asian terrorism insurance consortium
Xin Consortium, a new insurance vehicle specialising in a Asian terrorism insurance, has been launched in Singapore.
Asia helps Bupa shore up drop in European revenue
Healthcare group Bupa has announced revenues of £8bn for the year ended 31 December 2011, with strong performances in Asia.
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The 10 most read stories from www.insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
No rating impact on QBE after HSBC acquisitions
QBE Insurance Group's ratings will not be affected by the proposed acquisition of HSBC Holdings' general insurance businesses in Argentina and Hong Kong.
Axa and QBE strike deals with HSBC for Asian and Central/South American P&C businesses
Axa and HSBC announced today they have entered into an agreement whereby the French insurance giant would acquire the bank’s property and casualty businesses in Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico.
Prudential departure would be "severe blow", says Tory MEP
The market has been responding to the news that The Prudential, one of the UK's oldest insurance companies, may re-domicile abroad, due to a lack of clarity over how Solvency II will affect its business.
Asia-Pacific legal review
The legal profession and the insurance sector depend on each other throughout the world and as Chambers Asia-Pacific 2012 launches its editor Shi-Ning Koay provides an overview of the legal insurance specialists and the markets in this region.
AIA Group sees 13% increase in profit
AIA Group has reported a 13% rise in operating profit after tax for the year ended 30 November 2011 to $1922m.
AM Best gets green light for Dubai branch
Ratings agency AM Best is to open an office in the Dubai International Financial Centre in Dubai, UAE, after receiving the necessary regulatory and legal approval.
Comparison sites starting to make waves in Asia
Price comparison websites are a significant part of the financial landscape in the UK. Nicky Burridge asks whether Asia will look the same in the future.
Cunningham Lindsey appoints construction director in Hong Kong
Alan McConkey has been appointed construction and technical director in Cunningham Lindsey's Hong Kong office.
Hong Kong to launch policyholder's protection fund
Hong Kong’s government will establish a policyholder’s protection fund after reviewing the conclusions of a public consultation, according to the region's information services department.
Q&A Asia: Generali
As part of Insurance Insights new remit to cover Asia, Assicurazioni Generali’s deputy general manager Valter Trevisani (pictured) spoke to Francesca Nyman to discussed the insurer’s plans there.
Q&A Asia: Zurich
As part of Insurance Insight's new remit to cover Asia Francesca Nyman spoke to Zurich’s regional chairman for Asia Pacific and the Middle East, Geoffrey Riddell, to find out what the rapidly growing population means for the insurer.
Q&A Asia: Ageas
As part of Insurance Insight's new remit to cover Asia, Ageas's chief executive officer Gary Crist(pictured)spoke to Francesca Nyman to explain the insurers reach in the region.
Q&A Asia: JLT
As part of Insurance Insights new remit to cover Asia, Jardine Lloyd Thompson Asia’s chief executive officer Warren Merritt (pictured)spoke to Francesca Nyman to discussed the broker’s plans there.