Malaysia
The Floow to promote telematics on PM's South East Asia tour
Aviva and telematics company the Floow are among 31 UK business leaders chosen to accompany Prime Minister David Cameron on a trip to South East Asia this week to promote the UK's financial technology sector.
Willis appoints Weaver as South East Asia CEO
Willis has appointed Miller's head of Asia Simon Weaver as CEO of its Singapore office and regional CEO for South East Asia.
Hijacked oil tanker is rescued by Malaysia's navy
The Orkim Harmony is now safe in the hands of the Malaysian navy, after it was taken over by pirates on 11 June.
Analysis: Asia's high growth markets
Insurers see high growth potential in several large countries across Asia but caution is needed. Nicky Burridge explains.
Axa expands start-up fund to Asia and targets 100 million customers
Axa is expanding its investments in China, Hong Kong and Singapore as it targets 100 million customers by 2030.
Generali Asia secures option to buy 70% of Malaysia's MPIB
Italian giant Generali has completed the purchase of a 49% stake in Malaysia general insurer Multi-Purpose Insurance to enter its tenth Asian market.
Tune takes controlling stake in Indonesia's ASM
Tune Insurance has bought a 50% and one share stake in Indonesia's PT Asuransi Staco Mandiri for RM22.8m (£4.8m).
CILA reaps benefits of Asia tour with three alliances
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has formed three important alliances after two of its most senior members visited Asia.
Shariah-compliant commercial products present 'sizable' opportunity for London
The opportunity presented by Islamic insurance products could help offset the London market’s declining share of premium in developing markets according to Max Taylor, chairman of the Islamic Insurance Association of London.
Compare Asia Group raises $40m for investment
Financial comparison site Compare Asia Group is set to expand after it raised $40m (£26.6m).
AM Best opens Singapore office
Ratings agency AM Best has opened its second office in Asia-Pacific after opening one in Hong Kong sixteen years ago.
Allianz's Asia-Pacific profit recovers
Allianz's operating profit in Asia-Pacific climbed 17% to €429m (£309m) last year compared with 2013.
Hobrow helps Nexassure ready Hong Kong MGA
Insurance entrepeneur Tony Hobrow is helping Malaysia insurance firm Nexassure establish a reinsurance MGA in Hong Kong.
QBE bounced back to profit in 2014; GWP fell 9%
Australian giant QBE secured an after tax profit of $742m (£480m) in 2014 after seeing a pre-tax loss of $254m in 2013 but missed profit expectations.
IAG's premiums and profits rise in Asia
Australasia giant is growing slowly but surely in Asia.
Zurich's Asia-Pacific GI COR climbed to 100.6% in 2014
2014 saw a higher amount of large individual losses for Zurich's general insurance business in the Asia-Pacific region than the previous year.
Emerging Asia's premiums grew 12.7% in 2014, says Swiss Re
General insurance premiums in Asia grew 6.6% when stripping out inflation in 2014 according to reinsurance giant Swiss Re with emerging Asia leading the way.
Malaysia's premiums subject to new tax
All general insurance premiums will be subject to 6% goods and services tax from 1 April.
Interview: Stuart Spencer: Bullish about Japan
Andrew Tjaardstra, Post’s Asia editor, speaks to Stuart Spencer, head of Asia-Pacific, Zurich, about the post he has held for just over a year and Zurich's nation building in the region.
RGA introduces COO role for Asia
Global health and life reinsurer the Reinsurance Group of America has made several senior management changes in Asia.
Malaysia flood damage to cost $560m
The December Malaysia flood damage will cost the Malaysia government $560m (£371m) in repairs.
Howden acquires 49% stake in Malaysian bank's broking business
Hyperion broking subsidiary Howden has entered into a partnership with Malaysia-headquartered South East Asian bank CIMB Group.
Generali enters Malaysia market with 49% acquisition
Italian giant Generali has bought a 49% stake in general insurer Multi-Purpose Insurance owned by Multi-Purpose Capital Holdings.
One in 10 car deaths linked to alcohol, says WHO
Following a study, the World Health Organisation has said one in every 10 car deaths is linked to alcohol.