Hong Kong
Hong Kong Insurance Awards 2016: The Winners
Manulife and Prudential both won three awards at the Hong Kong Insurance Awards 2016.
Typhoon Haima destroys crops and homes in Guangdong
Typhoon Haima shut down Hong Kong last Friday, caused around $500m (£400m) of economic losses in Guangdong and killed at least 13 people in the Philippines.
IUMI to open Asia office in Hong Kong
The International Union of Marine Insurance is set to open an Asia office in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong hit by flash flooding as city prepares for Typhoon Haima
Hong Kong was hit by flash flooding on Wednesday as the outer band of Typhoon Sarika brought heavy rain and strong winds to the Special Administrative Region.
Peak Re and warranty MGA Nexassure partner in Asia
Hong Kong-based extended warranty MGA Nexassure has secured a reinsurance partnership with Hong Kong-headquartered reinsurer Peak Re for insurers in Asia.
Lau swaps XL Catlin for Tokio Marine Kiln in Hong Kong
Tokio Marine Kiln has appointed Kin Lau as head of the international insurer's Hong Kong office.
Hong Kong Federation of Insurers confident over claims database
The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers is mindful of privacy issues around the implementation of a centralised claims' database in the Special Administrative Region.
XL Catlin promotes Chambers to Hong Kong country manager
XL Catlin has promoted Jamie Chambers, the insurer's Asia-Pacific aerospace leader, to head its Hong Kong office.
Asia Analysis: Hong Kong's electric roads
The growing popularity of electric vehicles in Hong Kong is creating opportunities and challenges for motor insurers writes Nicky Burridge.
Axa's Bouas-Laurent swaps Germany for Asia
Etienne Bouas-Laurent, former chief financial officer at Axa Germany, has been appointed CEO of life and savings and distribution for Axa Asia.
QBE reduces Hong Kong workforce by 20 for "better efficiency"
Australia-headquartered global insurer QBE informed 20 of its Hong Kong staff on 6 September they were being made redundant.
Tardy leaves Paris for Axa Asia marketing and digital role
Global insurer Axa has appointed Frederic Tardy as its Asia chief marketing, digital, data and customer officer.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions gains Hong Kong license
Swiss Re's general insurance arm Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has been authorised to place general insurance business in or from Hong Kong.
Hiscox completes sale of Hong Kong Direct Asia operation
Hiscox-owned Direct Asia has completed the sale of its Hong Kong operation to Hong Kong-based financial services group Well Link.
Peak Re completes 50% acquisition of Caribbean insurer
Hong Kong-based reinsurer Peak Re has completed the 50% acquisition of Caribbean-insurer Nagico.
Post Webinar: The route to market in Hong Kong
In the third webinar of Post's 'Shaping the Profession' Hong Kong series supported by the Chartered Insurance Institute we discuss the route to market for life insurance.
Tay joins Axa as Asia chief risk officer
Annie Tay has joined Axa in Asia as the chief risk officer for the region.
Greenwood takes on international role at CII
Mark Greenwood, the Chartered Insurance Institute's Asia-Pacific regional director, has taken on the new role of international director.
Winnie Wong to return in Hong Kong
Former Aon Hong Kong CEO Winnie Wong is returning to the market at a local insurer.
Chiu takes on Zurich global corporate role in Hong Kong
The founder of Dual Asia has been given a different role at Zurich Hong Kong after running financial lines for Greater China.
Asia Analysis: Hong Kong's watered-down health insurance scheme
The Hong Kong government has announced a watered-down version of its controversial Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme. Nicky Burridge explains.
Manulife and QBE enhance Hong Kong agreement for agents
Life insurer Manulife has signed an agreement to extend its relationship with Australian giant QBE which allows Manulife's agents in Hong Kong to sell general insurance products.
Howell resigns from Generali Asia
Post understands Jack Howell, regional officer for Generali Asia, has resigned.
Nexus makes first overseas acquisition in Hong Kong
Lloyd's MGA Nexus has bought Hong Kong-based marine MGA Beacon Underwriters for an undisclosed sum.