Asia political risk capacity to rise
January 27 2021 by Yvonne Lau-
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.
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Civil unrest, terrorism threats linger as Paris Olympics opens doors to 11 million visitors: WTW
- July 9
The Games could point to more political violence losses as the anti-pension reform protesters have threatened to undermine the hosting of the event.
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Exclusive: Carriers staring at US$1bn+ losses from New Caledonia civil unrest
- July 4
QBE and Allianz’s estimated net exposure to the event have exceeded US$215m each from political violence in the French overseas territory near New Zealand, IAN understands.
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Asian geopolitical threats cast a shadow in boardrooms
- June 11
Demand for political violence coverage continues to increase while reinsurance capacity and appetite are reducing over fears that escalation in the South China Sea could disrupt supply chains and trigger civil unrests.
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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.