APAC construction market to see rating pressure as capacity, competition ramps up: WTW
September 6 2024 by Heather Ng
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Asian specialty losses to be reflected in renewals: Swiss Re
- November 7
The reinsurer’s specialty CUO Anne Lohbeck says engineering, inherent defect, cyber and credit & surety are growth drivers for APAC specialty book.
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South Korea’s Construction Guarantee faces stress from growing claims, 2023 COR at 125.36%: Fitch
- October 29
The ratings agency has affirmed the cooperative surety insurer's financial strength rating at A (strong), with a stable outlook.
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Lloyd Warwick International appoints Scott McNeill as natural resources loss adjuster
- October 24
Perth-based McNeill (pictured) is a chartered civil engineer and project manager with 19 years of experience in engineering, construction and insurance.
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Asian insurance market faces turbulence amid nat cats, economic shifts: WTW
- October 24
The Pacific market is experiencing more favourable conditions, with reductions in pricing for various sectors, including construction and liability.
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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.
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PineBridge Investments | Why Asian insurers are exploring private credit and CLOs
The recent rollout of risk-based capital regimes across Asia calls for a closer alignment between insurers’ assets and liabilities. We explore potential ways to maintain a healthy investment yield and robust returns on regulatory capital.
