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Opinion: European regulator’s climate conundrum poses questions for South-East Asia’s risk mitigation
Excluding high-risk areas from coverage does not provide a viable solution, as all actors need to work together to address climate risk, including the P&C sector, governments and society.
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BRI Insurance’s underwriting profitability supports “stable” outlook: Fitch
The global rating agency assigned a national insurer financial strength rating of "AA" to BRI Insurance, thanks to low claim ratio and improved combined ratio.
BRI Insurance’s underwriting profitability supports “stable” outlook: Fitch
The global rating agency assigned a national insurer financial strength rating of "AA" to BRI Insurance, thanks to low claim ratio and improved combined ratio.
The global rating agency assigned a national insurer financial strength rating of "AA" to BRI Insurance, thanks to low claim ratio and improved combined ratio.
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Shinkong Insurance’s rating outlook revised to “positive”: AM Best
AM Best upgrades Shinkong Insurance’s long-term issuer credit rating outlook from "stable" and affirmed its financial strength rating of "A" (excellent).
Shinkong Insurance’s rating outlook revised to “positive”: AM Best
AM Best upgrades Shinkong Insurance’s long-term issuer credit rating outlook from "stable" and affirmed its financial strength rating of "A" (excellent).
AM Best upgrades Shinkong Insurance’s long-term issuer credit rating outlook from "stable" and affirmed its financial strength rating of "A" (excellent).
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Interest rates, regulatory uncertainties call for alternative yield strategy: HSBC Asset Management
Insurers grappling with the fast-changing US interest rates expectations, new regulatory capital regime and IFRS standard can look to alternative investment strategies for yield enhancement.
Interest rates, regulatory uncertainties call for alternative yield strategy: HSBC Asset Management
Insurers grappling with the fast-changing US interest rates expectations, new regulatory capital regime and IFRS standard can look to alternative investment strategies for yield enhancement.
Insurers grappling with the fast-changing US interest rates expectations, new regulatory capital regime and IFRS standard can look to alternative investment strategies for yield enhancement.
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India approves three new Russian marine insurers
New carriers, Alfastrakhovanie, Sogaz, VSK, and Ingrosstrakh, all backed by Russian National Reinsurance, have been allowed to provide cover to Indian shipments.
India approves three new Russian marine insurers
New carriers, Alfastrakhovanie, Sogaz, VSK, and Ingrosstrakh, all backed by Russian National Reinsurance, have been allowed to provide cover to Indian shipments.
New carriers, Alfastrakhovanie, Sogaz, VSK, and Ingrosstrakh, all backed by Russian National Reinsurance, have been allowed to provide cover to Indian shipments.
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China’s financial regulator calls on carriers to develop green insurance
The National Financial Regulatory Administration have asked (re)insurers to enhance their modelling capability, and to play a greater role in helping the society shoulder the cost of climate change.
China’s financial regulator calls on carriers to develop green insurance
The National Financial Regulatory Administration have asked (re)insurers to enhance their modelling capability, and to play a greater role in helping the society shoulder the cost of climate change.
The National Financial Regulatory Administration have asked (re)insurers to enhance their modelling capability, and to play a greater role in helping the society shoulder the cost of climate change.
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New UN-led climate forum launches with IAG, Singapore insurers as founding participants
The Net-Zero Insurance Alliance has been discontinued and the new forum will comprise 19 (re)insurers from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, and Oceania.
New UN-led climate forum launches with IAG, Singapore insurers as founding participants
The Net-Zero Insurance Alliance has been discontinued and the new forum will comprise 19 (re)insurers from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, and Oceania.
The Net-Zero Insurance Alliance has been discontinued and the new forum will comprise 19 (re)insurers from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, and Oceania.
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Woori Finance enters race for Korea’s Lotte Insurance: report
The non-life carrier's private equity owner JKL Partners is looking to sell 77% stake in the company for a targeted US$1.45bn.
Woori Finance enters race for Korea’s Lotte Insurance: report
The non-life carrier's private equity owner JKL Partners is looking to sell 77% stake in the company for a targeted US$1.45bn.
The non-life carrier's private equity owner JKL Partners is looking to sell 77% stake in the company for a targeted US$1.45bn.
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Towngas Lifestyle and FSE Nova expand broking business in China, Hong Kong
The two companies will invest more resources and capabilities to provide insurance broker services to 42 million household customers in the mainland and the SAR.
Towngas Lifestyle and FSE Nova expand broking business in China, Hong Kong
The two companies will invest more resources and capabilities to provide insurance broker services to 42 million household customers in the mainland and the SAR.
The two companies will invest more resources and capabilities to provide insurance broker services to 42 million household customers in the mainland and the SAR.
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Dali general average claims will bring new pressures for the market: TT Club
With parts of the Francis Scott Key Bridge falling onto the vessel, those who are part of GA agreement will shoulder some liability for the costs of their removal, which is likely to add to the significant losses.
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Insurers face headwinds from pace of regulatory changes: Zurich’s APAC CRO
Regulatory changes aside, the insurer's regional head of risk Siddhartha Medappa names macroeconomic risks, climate change, cyber and infectious disease as top risks facing businesses in the region.
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MGA-led capacity set to enter APAC upstream energy market
Further capacity from both new underwriting agencies and existing carriers that have set up new ESG vehicles is expected to enter the energy market this year, according to the latest analysis by WTW.
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Hong Kong’s national security law eases US$100m political violence concerns
The new law has lowered concerns of exposure to another event akin to the 2019 protest, still (re)insurers haven't relaxed underwriting considerations.
Spotlight
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M&A specialist Brockwell targets niche opportunities in Asia
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Allianz Commercial’s Sandric targets double-digit growth in Asia but cautions on market softening
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LeapFrog Investments taps Indonesia’s reform opportunities with full-stack insurtech
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Acquisitions ‘core’ to Miller’s Asia expansion plans
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UK P&I Club positioned to benefit from the shipping shift to Asia: CUO
M&A
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Woori Finance enters race for Korea’s Lotte Insurance: report
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Gallagher acquires trade credit broker Prasidium in Australia
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Exit-bound Lotte Insurance owner shopping for overseas private equity buyers: report
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CFC acquires Australia’s Solution Underwriting to grow cyber offering
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South Africa’s Sanlam raises stake in Indian insurance JVs to over 50%
ESG
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China’s financial regulator calls on carriers to develop green insurance
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New UN-led climate forum launches with IAG, Singapore insurers as founding participants
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Asia warming faster than global average, hit by 79 weather-related disasters in 2023: WMO
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MGA-led capacity set to enter APAC upstream energy market
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Lockton, QBE, NorthStandard submit proposals for Singapore’s e-harbour craft charging points project
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As climate disclosure becomes mandatory and new risks emerge from natural hazards, understanding the tools that are available to build resilience is more important than ever.
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