QBE to wind down North American middle-market business
June 19 2024 by InsuranceAsia News-
Japan tightens asset-intensive reinsurance rules to curb counterparty risk: Fitch
- October 13
The Financial Services Agency also lifted its long-standing prohibition on cooperation between insurance brokers and agents that encourage wider use of broker channels.
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Aon bolsters Japan global solutions team with twin appointments
- October 1
Naoki Kido named global head and Yuki Tanemura global chief commercial officer and head of North America for the broker's Japanese multinational client servicing team.
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Itochu doubles down on non-life insurance with investment in Aioi-owned US insurtech Moter
- September 28
Move is latest step in the Japanese trading house's multi-year push into non-life insurance and insurance-related services across Japan, Asia and the US.
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Tokio Marine HCC International completes Direct Commercial acquisition
- September 9
UK commercial motor specialist will continue to operate as a standalone business, while the acquisition also includes sister company, Direct Commercial Premium Finance.
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Beazley | Navigating geopolitical risks at sea
Maritime shipping faces growing geopolitical threats—missiles, drones, GPS interference, and cyber sabotage—requiring better intelligence, crew welfare, and resilience measures.
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Zurich | Why resilience will define the winners of Asia’s clean energy transition
Planning for future conditions from the outset can improve operational reliability, reduce potential disruption and protect long-term asset value.
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Sedgwick | Captives in Asia: From Niche Solution to Strategic Risk Platform
Captive insurance has evolved from niche tool to strategic risk infrastructure in Asia, with connected claims data seen as key to unlocking its full value.
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BlackRock | Rethink the rules: how TAA and ETFs are reshaping portfolio construction
BlackRock's Daniel Caderas and MSCI's Raman Aylur Subramanian explain why tactical asset allocation (TAA) and exchange-traded funds (ETF) have become essential as global markets fragment and static allocations lose their reliability.