Asia’s aviation market set to harden further
March 5 2021 by Yvonne Lau-
Reinsurance pools must be designed to ‘absorb volatility, not just price for it’: ARPC chief
- July 2
Affordability and resilience must be addressed together, warning that focusing on one in isolation is unlikely to deliver sustainable outcomes, Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation CEO Christopher Wallace says.
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Australia’s cyclone pool has moderated premiums in high-risk areas: ACCC
- June 25
Pool is delivering targeted premium relief for households and small businesses most exposed to cyclone risk, although broader cost pressures continue to push prices higher nationwide.
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Australia’s cyclone pool cuts premiums by 37%, boosts availability in high-risk areas: ARPC
- May 19
Government-backed reinsurance scheme improves affordability and access in cyclone-prone regions, with insurer participation driving a 27% rise in policy availability since its launch in 2022.
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Strait of Hormuz hull, cargo headline rates jump 400%+ as war risk pricing remains ‘highly volatile’
- March 19
Large operators with strong commercial leverage and effective broker support can reduce premiums substantially through mechanisms such as no-claims bonuses, brokers and underwriters told InsuranceAsia News.
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PartnerRe | Dementia the protection gap insurers can no longer ignore
Unlike acute illnesses, dementia creates a long tail of financial need and its impact extends well beyond patients.
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Sedgwick | Investing in people is shaping the future of loss adjusting in Asia
Sedgwick Asia says it is ready to meet the evolving challenges of Asia’s dynamic insurance markets.
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PartnerRe | Understanding ageing in APAC: why perception, planning and protection don’t always align
Ageing is shaping finances, family dynamics and insurance needs of the caregiving ecosystem, but current product propositions and underwriting frameworks are not keeping pace with protection needs, finds PartnerRe survey.
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BHSI | D&O in Asia in 2026: navigating geopolitics, insolvencies, and digital crackdowns without breaking the bank
A soft market presents organisations with opportunities to strengthen resilience, although the abundance of capacity is unlikely to persist.