Ping An announces launch of China’s first ESG disclosure standards
May 12 2022 by InsuranceAsia News-
Asia carriers looking to extend renewables capacity as projects soar
- July 11
Large and complex regional projects exposed to nat cat risks could still find it hard to secure insurance as they require specialist underwriting expertise from London markets.
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Insurers tap voluntary carbon market as Asia set to plug supply shortfall
- July 8
With the global market projected to reach US$1trn by 2037, carriers are seeking ways to meet the growing demand for managing climate risks and consider the region crucial in bridging the carbon credit gap.
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Singapore oil spill losses set to rise as slick hits Malaysian waters
- June 24
Malaysian authorities confirmed oil slick sightings at Sungai Rengit and Teluk Ramunia in Johor; while Singapore said it will seek compensation from owners of British Marine-insured Marine Honor.
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Japanese carriers walk a thin line on ESG underwriting: Fitch
- June 20
While the major non-life insurers have incorporated sustainability considerartions, they may face pressure from foreign investors who consider them inconsistent with global environmental standards.
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Guy Carpenter | Private equity’s reshaping of the Asian life sector has further to run
PE-backed reinsurers provide access to asset classes and investment expertise that often don’t exist within the traditional carriers themselves.