April investments highlight growing appetite for China’s re/insurance sector


April investments in four Chinese insurers by foreign shareholders signals growing international appetite in the country’s re/insurance industry, media group Yicai Global highlighted in a recent publication. This group includes four local insurers: Generali China Insurance, Fosun United Health Insurance, AXA International Reinsurance and Citic Prudential Life, according to data from the Insurance Association of […]

Aon appoints Neil Maynard as Chief Broking Officer, Aviation


Global insurance and reinsurance broker Aon has appointed Neil Maynard as Chief Broking Officer, Aviation, for its London-based Global Broking Centre. Based in London, Maynard will report to Alex Gibson, Transportation and Logistics Leader, and Tracy Toro, Global Industry Speciality Leader, Aviation. In his new role, he will lead the broking strategy for Aon’s aviation […]

VIG bids for majority stake in Moldasig


Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) has submitted a bid to acquire 80% of the shares of MOLDASIG S.A. (Moldasig) following an invitation from the Government of the Republic of Moldova. The transaction aims to increase stability and excellence in risk protection, and follows a multi-stage bidding process initiated by the Moldovan state taking over 80% of […]