Munich Re Asia exec: Covid-19 not a Black Swan event like 9/11
April 29 2022 by Andrew Tjaardstra
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Agile launches Lloyd’s-backed property offering in Australia
- November 19
The MGA has hired Ellie Chen as property underwriter and will offer US$6.5 million coverage for industries like agriculture, retail, and healthcare.
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Lloyd’s Asia set to see new entrants in 2025 as it races to US$1bn GWP mark
- November 19
The platform is keen to attract local capital and create more opportunities for syndicates to collaborate across the APMEA region, says regional CEO Emma Loynes.
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Steadfast expands into London market with US$30m Lloyd’s broker HW Wood buy
- November 7
The acquisition, which is expected to be completed on December 2, gives the Australian group full ownership of the target, including its operations in France and Greece.
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QBE closes US$1.6bn LPT deal with RiverStone International and Enstar
- November 1
The deal was effective July 1 this year and includes non-core long-tail reserves that were not subject to prior reinsurance transactions and a small number of other portfolios of various subsidiaries of the insurer, including Lloyd’s syndicates.
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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.
