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Hong Kong revamps complaints bureau
Hong Kong has changed the structure of its insurance complaints organisation.
Insurance Council of New Zealand warns on climate change after record weather year
2017 was the most expensive year on record for weather-related insured losses according to the Insurance Council of New Zealand.
Koh Wei Lee takes on bancassurance for Chubb in Singapore
Chubb's head of accident and health for Singapore has taken on the responsibility for bancassurance.
Cyber risk has climbed the agenda for risk managers, says Allianz
Allianz's annual global survey of risk managers reveals cyber risk is an increasing concern.
Legal expenses in Asia: Q+A with Antares' Mark Waters
Mark Waters, legal expenses underwriter at Lloyd's (re)insurer Antares, on promoting legal expenses cover for Asian businesses.
Thailand insurtech start-up Roojai reaches $5m GWP
Two year old Thailand digital broker Roojai had signed up over 15,500 vehicles by the end of 2017.
Hyperion targets emerging markets and Lat Am with $300m in reserve
Hyperion Group is entering 2018 with a $300m (£223m) war chest to play with, the group’s chief financial officer has said.
QBE appoints Australia and New Zealand CEO
Australian global insurer QBE has appointed a CEO for its Australia and New Zealand operations following a global search.
Cunningham Lindsey promotes and replaces Singapore CEO
Global loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey has promoted Singapore CEO Robert Williams.
Mok swaps Aon for Nova in Hong Kong
Kenneth Mok has left Aon Hong Kong for local broker Nova Insurance.
Suncorp hit by 21,000 Melbourne hailstorm claims
Australian financial services group Suncorp has breached its nat cat allowance for the first half of the year.
Manulife brings claims online in Hong Kong
Canadian life and health insurer Manulife has created an online platform for small medical claims in Hong Kong.
Digital Fineprint CEO hails 'insane' year after £2m investment
Insurtech start-up Digital Fineprint has closed a second ‘venture’ investment round by raising $2.7m (£2m) lead by a firm that includes Nutmeg and Fan Duel among its portfolio.
Iranian oil tanker ablaze in East China Sea
Two ships colliding off the coast of China has left 32 crew members missing according to the Chinese government.
XL Catlin appoints energy and construction Asia-Pacific leader
Global insurer XL Catlin has recruited from rival QBE for a senior Asia-Pacific role.
QBE settles class action lawsuit for A$132.5m
Australian insurer QBE has settled a class action shareholder lawsuit for A$132.5m (£76.7m).
Generali appoints Hong Kong CEO
Global Italian insurer Generali Asia has appointed a CEO in Hong Kong.
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