AM Best sees decline in available reinsurance capital by year-end, outlook remains stable
November 30 2022 by InsuranceAsia News-
LA wildfires unlikely to impact APAC (re)insurers due to ‘limited’ exposure: Fitch
- February 7
Rating agency expects insured losses from the wildfires to significantly exceed previous records, with industry estimates ranging from US$35-50bn.
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Hannover Re’s 1.1 APAC premium growth flat as it ‘adjusts’ appetite
- February 7
Primary rate increases have not been as pronounced in the region, with executive board member for P&C Sven Althoff telling IAN that the reinsurer is 'watching carefully'.
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Arundo Re grows Asia business 33% at January 1 renewals
- February 6
French reinsurer’s total GWP at the 1.1 renewals topped US$1bn.
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Sompo appoints Lily Claydon as chief risk officer, Asia Pacific
- February 6
Claydon joins from AIG, where she was the APAC chief risk officer.
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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.