February 27, 2017
Singapore, a keen early adopter of the sharing economy, has fired a warning shot across the bow of Airbnb and Uber with tighter rules that could shake up their business models and growth ambitions in Asia. The rules, some say, …
February 10, 2017
Talbot Underwriting Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Validus Holdings Ltd., announced the launch of three enhanced Lloyd’s-led terror facilities in the Singapore, Latin American and Dubai markets. In response to the increasing demand for this distinctive coverage, these facilities …
December 20, 2016
Insurtech was an insurance buzzword in 2016 and that’s likely to continue next year when it will permeate almost every aspect of U.S. industry, according to a prediction from international law firm Clyde & Co. Clyde & Co.’s insurance team …
November 17, 2016
Lloyd’s has appointed Angela Kelly as Lloyd’s country manager, Singapore, and CEO of Lloyd’s of London (Asia) Pte. Ltd. Kelly joins Lloyd’s from Swiss Re where she was chief executive officer of Swiss Re International SE Singapore Branch and head …
August 31, 2016
Hiscox, the specialist insurance group, has completed the sale of the Hong Kong division of its DirectAsia business to Well Link Group Holdings Ltd., having received regulatory approval from the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) in Hong Kong. …
August 25, 2016
The first driverless taxi began work on Thursday in a limited public trial on the streets of Singapore. Developer nuTonomy invited a select group of people to download their app and ride for free in its “robo-taxi” in a western …
June 29, 2016
Latitude Brokers, the Hong Kong-based marine insurance specialist, has opened an office in Singapore, their second in Asia. With the continued growth of the marine markets in Singapore as well as the Lloyd’s platform, the Singapore office is an essential …
April 19, 2016
XL Catlin’s insurance segment has appointed David Guest as country manager for Singapore. In this role, he is responsible for the development and growth of XL Catlin’s insurance business in Singapore, in addition to his current role as regional leader …
April 15, 2016
Newline Group, part of Odyssey Re Holdings Corp., announced appointments to its leadership team based in Singapore. Rachel Flynn has been named the principal officer for Newline Asia and Susan Chew has been appointed chief underwriting officer. Flynn joined Newline …
March 10, 2016
Hiscox, the specialist insurance group, announced it has reached an agreement to sell the Hong Kong division of its DirectAsia business to Well Link Group Holdings Ltd., a member of a Hong Kong-based financial conglomerate. The transaction, which will allow …