Hong Kong
Qatarlyst founder Sutherland passes away
James Sutherland, commercial director, Asia-Pacific, at AM Best and founder of Qatarlyst sadly passed away suddenly on 26 February in Hong Kong at the age of 58.
JLT's profit falls 7% after "challenges" in UK & Ireland employee benefits unit
Global broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson's pre-tax profit fell 7% to £170.1m in 2015 compared with the 2014 fiscal period.
Zurich appoints Marguin as Asia-Pacific chief underwriting officer
Zurich has appointed Asia-Pacific chief financial officer Herve Marguin as its chief underwriting officer for the same region.
Zurich commits to Asia-Pacific after Hong Kong sale exploration report
Zurich has confirmed it has no intention of exiting the Hong Kong and Singapore markets after a Reuters report stated it was considering selling its operations in those areas.
Peak Re appoints underwriter manager and head of analytics
Hong Kong-headquartered reinsurer Peak Re has appointed Iain Reynods as head of analytics with Lawrence Cheng moving to head of product underwriting.
Asia Interview: Mark Walker, CEO - Hong Kong, QBE
Andrew Tjaardstra talks to Mark Walker six months into his role as QBE Hong Kong CEO at the Australian headquartered insurer's Quarry Bay office.
Zurich rebalances in Asia-Pacific as premium declines
Zurich's general insurance division has taken corrective steps over the last year in Asia-Pacific to concentrate on more profitable growth.
Blatt, Chung and Lee to leave QBE in Hong Kong
Three senior managers in Hong Kong are set to leave Australian insurer QBE this week.
Durrant to join Marsh's claims team in Hong Kong
Kevin Durrant, head of customer management claims - Hong Kong at Zurich, is moving to Marsh later this month.
Claims Club Asia rebrands as Claims Club Asia-Pacific
The Claims Club Asia has been renamed Claims Club Asia-Pacific in a new look for 2016.
Barrowman moves from Australia to JLT Hong Kong
Andrew Barrowman has joined JLT Asia as CEO of the global broker's Hong Kong office.
Chubb appoints three country presidents in Asia
Following the completion of the acquisition of Chubb by Ace the merged company, named Chubb, has announced three more senior appointments in Asia.
Strong premium growth expected across Asia, says Swiss Re
Swiss Re is predicting robust growth across Asia for general insurance over 2016 and 2017 despite economic headwinds.
Pressure building on Hong Kong's CORs, says Swiss Re
Clarence Wong, chief economist Asia at Swiss Re, believes the soft market conditions in Hong Kong are "unsustainable".
Analysis: Hong Kong's 2016 prospects
Insurers in Hong Kong look set to have a testing year in 2016 as competition remains intense, margins are tight and the market gears up for a new regulatory regime writes Nicky Burridge.
Hong Kong's incoming regulator appoints chairman
The Hong Kong government has appointed Dr Moses Cheng Mo-chi as the first chairman of the Independent Insurance Authority.
Panes to join McLarens from Crawford
Chris Panes, formerly CEO of Asia for Crawford, is leaving the loss adjuster to join rival McLarens in February.
Di Meo leaves Italy for Generali Asia broker role
Giovanni di Meo has left his marketing role at Generali global corporate and commercial in Milan for a broker leadership role in Asia.
Post and CII launch 'Raising Standards' series in Hong Kong
Post and the Chartered Insurance Institute will launch a 'Raising Standards' webinar series in Hong Kong next year.
Fosun suspends shares in Hong Kong
Shares of all the listed entities at one of China's largest conglomerates Fosun were suspended today after concerns over the whereabouts of its chairman Guo Guangchang.
Watkins Syndicate to rename as Munich Re
From 1 January 2016 Watkins Syndicate 457 in addition to its managing agent Munich Re Underwriting will be renamed Munich Re Syndicate.
Asia: Trade credit's double digit growth prospects
Trade credit insurance in Asia looks set to enjoy double-digit growth in the years ahead, but the market is not without challenges writes Nicky Burridge.
Guernsey Finance to open Hong Kong office in 2016
Guernsey Finance will open a Hong Kong office in the first quarter of 2016 to focus on South-East Asia.
Hong Kong investigates claims database
The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers has set-up a provisional board to investigate establishing a claims database for Hong Kong.