2020 ends as fifth-costliest nat cat year
December 21 2020 by Nick Ferguson
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Asian insurers bracing for a soft market cycle as competition revs up
- May 8
Increasing capacity and a relatively benign cat loss environment are driving down primary market rates across business lines and markets in the region.
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Local expertise and investors key to Hong Kong’s cat bond hub ambitions
- May 6
Rising climate risks in the greater China region highlight Hong Kong's potential as an ILS hub, but an informed pool of investors and professional services ecosystems are important to grow the market further.
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Canterbury earthquake lawsuit going to appeals court may weigh on EQC reinsurance renewals
- May 3
With the class action over underpayment of claims headed to the Court of Appeals, more claimants could join the litigation at a time when the New Zealand Earthquake Commission is looking to secure higher limits at the June 1 renewals.
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Changing nature of cyber risks in Asia drives need for cover
- April 30
Ransomware, extortion, political actors and AI make businesses in the region more vulnerable, while regulations are helping with fuelling insurance demand.
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WTW | Building resilience against emerging risks in Asian realty sector
WTW’s Ben MacCarthy, head of real estate, hospitality & leisure, Asia, and Jennifer Tiang, cyber leader, Asia, discuss the real estate industry’s sectoral risk landscape and the emerging role of proptech.
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FM Global | Resilience: No longer a choice
As climate disclosure becomes mandatory and new risks emerge from natural hazards, understanding the tools that are available to build resilience is more important than ever.
