Market data roundup
May 24 2017 by Nick Ferguson
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Firefighting levy on New Zealand insurance premiums finalised
- December 19
The revised levy, which is a primary funding mechanism for Fire and Emergency New Zealand, will be effective from July 2026.
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Economy recovery, rate hikes and regulatory reforms to benefit Malaysian insurers: AM Best
- December 18
The global rating agency has maintained a stable outlook on the country's non-life insurance segment.
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Claims from Japan’s Typhoon Shanshan surge to US$331m
- December 18
General Insurance Association of Japan says 89,639 claims made from the typhoon that hit earlier this year.
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Charles Taylor brings on Paul Martelli as director, onshore energy and mining
- December 18
He rejoins the company from McLarens, where he was an executive senior adjuster for construction, engineering and property.
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AXA XL | Low and no-cost cybersecurity actions for companies
Considering the increasing frequency of attacks, the evolving threat landscape, including the use of AI to launch more sophisticated attacks, companies today can’t afford to ignore the possibility of being targeted by cybercriminals.
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BHSI | Managing non-Asian exposure in long-tail lines
While US-exposed business can look attractive to Asian carriers, managing the volatility around the long-term results and the ability to model those losses are crucial, say BHSI’s Marc Breuil and Marcus Portbury.
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Sedgwick | To Handle CAT Claims Well, Multi-Step Preparation is Key
When it comes to risk, it’s not a matter of “if” it’s a matter of “when” an event will occur.
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HSBC Asset Management | Is it time to relook at Asian currency bonds?
With diversification and performance high on investors’ agendas, it seems a good time for global portfolios to revive allocations in Asian local currency bonds – including Hong Kong dollar (HKD) bonds.
