AIF 2021: Carrie Lam pushes Hong Kong’s ‘essential’ GBA role
December 7 2021 by Karen Lai
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IRDAI-backed insurance e-commerce platform Bima Sugam’s capital requirement surges to US$59m: report
- November 25
The capital requirement by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India will amount to US$59m over the next four-five years with US$39m to be provided immediately and the remaining US$20m to be contributed after two years.
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Australia’s proposed reforms would boost insurers’ credit profiles: Fitch
- November 20
The proposed reforms which include insurers buying all-perils reinsurance coverage and lowering reinstatement requirements, effective June 2026, would encourage carriers to explore alternative reinsurance arrangements such as cat bonds, the rating agency said.
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India set to allow 100% foreign direct investment in insurance: report
- November 18
The measures are part of the Insurance Amendment Bill that is proposed to be introduced during the winter session of Parliament that kicks off later this month.
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UN climate alliance launches net-zero transition guide for insurers
- November 15
The transition plan project presented at the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Azerbaijan and includes an assessment of underwriting portfolios, value chains and actors involved in the landscape of emerging policies and regulations.
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AXA XL | Low and no-cost cybersecurity actions for companies
Considering the increasing frequency of attacks, the evolving threat landscape, including the use of AI to launch more sophisticated attacks, companies today can’t afford to ignore the possibility of being targeted by cybercriminals.
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BHSI | Managing non-Asian exposure in long-tail lines
While US-exposed business can look attractive to Asian carriers, managing the volatility around the long-term results and the ability to model those losses are crucial, say BHSI’s Marc Breuil and Marcus Portbury.
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Sedgwick | To Handle CAT Claims Well, Multi-Step Preparation is Key
When it comes to risk, it’s not a matter of “if” it’s a matter of “when” an event will occur.
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HSBC Asset Management | Is it time to relook at Asian currency bonds?
With diversification and performance high on investors’ agendas, it seems a good time for global portfolios to revive allocations in Asian local currency bonds – including Hong Kong dollar (HKD) bonds.
