South Korean government pushes ahead with EV battery certification scheme: report
August 26 2024 by InsuranceAsia News
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Korea may ask EV makers to declare battery suppliers as car fire claims pile up: report
- August 12
Insurers have received 600 motor claims from a fire sparked by a Mercedes EV on August 1, forcing the government to consider regulatory changes including battery reliability certification.
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Japanese insurers to raise fire insurance premiums from October: report
- August 8
The big four plans to corporate premiums by up to 15% because of deteriorating profitability in their fire insurance line.
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GIAJ calls for revision of reserve rates for fire insurance policies
- July 16
A review of catastrophe contingency reserve system is critical in light of rising nat cats losses, the industry body says.
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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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Peak Re | Emerging Asia middle class: A catalyst for change
Rising demand for elderly care and women driving consumption growth mandate carriers to develop precise solutions to meet customer expectations.
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Rimkus, CCi, and Hargreaves Jones set for continued global growth under one brand
A series of successful acquisitions has extended Rimkus’ services and expanded its global footprint.
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Aviva Investors | Liquidity optimisation for insurers: Building a bespoke portfolio solution
In this in-depth case study, we look at how bespoke liquidity portfolios that take into account the interplay between different assets can suit the needs of insurers.
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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.
