South Korea’s ‘heaviest-in-200-years’ rain to lead to motor, crop losses
July 19 2024 by Ji Youn Lee-
Market dynamics positive despite geopolitical, climate risks headwinds
- July 18
Severe weather events, projected to rise by 5-7% every year, geopolitical unrest, and supply chain disruption are the main systemic perils that put pressure on the insurers, according to SwissRe Corso CUO Kera McDonald.
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Korea’s lithium fire sparks calls for global safety standards
- July 16
Underwriting guidelines must consider various factors to price battery risks, including the quality of manufacture, testing and certification, and the separation and containment of units, especially in light of the Aricell factory fire.
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Trade credit insurers expect ‘harder’ market as insolvencies return to pre-Covid highs
- July 15
A 'buyer’s market' prevails as claims have yet to exceed pre-pandemic levels. But rising geopolitical and trade tensions have boosted intra-Asia trade and insurance demand, with some carriers expanding investments in the region.
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Asia Pacific reinsurance market finds a new equilibrium
- July 12
While the market is ‘finely balanced’ for now, its sustainability will depend on the loss activity in the remaining six months of 2024, according to reinsurance experts and analysts.