Hong Kong
Gao promoted to Lloyd's Greater China role
Eric Gao, chairman and CEO of Lloyd's (China) has been promoted to head of the Greater China region leading teams in Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Lu swaps AIG in Hong Kong for XL Catlin in Singapore
Louisa Lu has joined XL Catlin in Singapore as senior underwriter - casualty for Asia-Pacific.
Mullins joins Chubb in Australia
Environment consultant Ian Mullins has joined Chubb to become environmental risk underwriter for Australia.
Claims Awards Asia: An inspirational win for Bajaj Allianz
Praveen Chhajed, vice president and head of non-motor claims at Indian insurer Bajaj Allianz, reflects on winning two awards at the Claims Awards Asia last year.
XL Catlin supports Nexus in Asia
London-headquartered specialty MGA Nexus Underwriting has signed a three year underwriting capacity deal with XL Catlin for its Asia office.
Survey shows growing demand for customer analytics in Asia
A Post survey shows the uptake and pace of customer data analytics for Asian insurance firms is on the rise.
WR Berkley begins Asian insurance venture
WR Berkley has launched Berkley Insurance Asia to serve clients in Asia to complement its Asia-Pacific reinsurance operations.
Post Webinar: Making insurance attractive in Hong Kong
Join us today for a Post Webinar in association with the Chartered Insurance Institute at 4pm Hong Kong time.
Hong Kong's Nova hires Ben Chung as technical director
Hong Kong-headquartered broker Nova Insurance has appointed Ben Chung in a newly created role as technical director.
Claims Conference Hong Kong returns this week
The Claims Conference Hong Kong returns on Tuesday at the Renaissance Harbour View hotel in Wan Chai.
Hong Kong conducts global search for head of insurance regulator
The Hong Kong government is conducting a global search for CEO of the Independent Insurance Authority.
Unwell staff attending work cost Hong Kong businesses HK$30bn in 2015, says Bupa
Research commissioned by healthcare insurer Bupa suggest unwell staff in Hong Kong are best not attending work.
Chinese regulator warns on purchasing insurance in Hong Kong
The Chinese Insurance Regulatory Commission has warned Chinese citizens about buying insurance in Hong Kong.
FWD buys health insurer in Singapore
Hong Kong-headquartered health and life insurer FWD has acquired 90% of corporate medical insurer Shenton Insurance.
Chubb signs insurance distribution agreement with major Chinese retailer
Global insurer Chubb has signed an undisclosed long term distribution deal with Chinese retailer Suning.
Friendsurance secures funding for Australia expansion
Berlin based peer to peer insurance firm Friendsurance has secured $15m (£10.4m) of funding for expansion.
Three senior Asia AIG managers leave as insurer reduces costs
Post understands three senior Asia AIG managers have been made redundant as the insurer looks to reduce costs.
Lai promoted at Generali to Asia chief underwriting officer
Generali Global Corporate and Commercial has appointed Ken Lai as chief underwriting officer Asia, commercial lines.
Bilney leaves FP Marine after 20 years
Philip Bilney, group CEO of Hong Kong-headquartered FP Marine Risks, has decided to leave the company.
Hong Kong Analysis: SMEs' more sophisticated approach
Intense competition and a slowdown in China’s economy will make the Hong Kong SME market more challenging writes Nicky Burridge.
Post 'Shaping the Profession' Webinar: Hong Kong qualifications
In the first of a quarterly webinar series hosted by Post, in association with the Chartered Insurance Institute, four experts discussed the role and scope of qualifications in Hong Kong insurance.
Aon's Hong Kong CEO resigns
Winnie Wong, CEO of Aon's Hong Kong operations, resigned last Friday (11 March) and is now on gardening leave.
Gen Re to close Hong Kong and Melbourne offices in restructure
Gen Re, a global reinsurer owned by Berkshire Hathaway, has decided to close six property and casualty offices after an evaluation of the business.
Hiscox-owned Direct Asia sells Hong Kong division to Well Link
Global insurer Hiscox has decided to sell the Hong Kong division of Direct Asia to Well Link for an undisclosed sum.