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- December 13 2019
Lloyd’s £300m transformation
We know the price of modernisation, now the plan must be executed.
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- December 13 2019
A rough week for M&A
Deals for Australia's Coverforce and Malaysia's RHB fall through.
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- December 6 2019
ACR: end of a chapter
Bermuda legacy player Catalina takes on over US$1bn in liabilities.
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- December 6 2019
Singapore brings Lloyd’s onshore
The change is a reason to stay in the Lion City, but won't effect reinsurance.
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- November 29 2019
Asia’s first sovereign cat bond
The listed bonds are another important step for the region's ILS market.
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- November 29 2019
Zurich targets Asia growth
Deal for Indonesia's Adira signals region is firmly in CEO Mario Greco’s plans.
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- November 22 2019
Aviva sticks with Asia
But the decision not to sell Singapore is hardly a ringing endorsement.
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- November 22 2019
M&A slowdown could hurt market
A collapse in deals places pressure on Asia's carriers in the sector.
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- November 15 2019
Allianz’s China licence landmark
The approval marks another milestone in the opening of China's market.
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- November 15 2019
Bitter-sweet year for HK’s IA
Hong Kong’s independent regulator has had a bumpy ride.
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- November 8 2019
Swiss Re’s China play
A potential deal with CPIC could see it invest up to US$1bn in Chinese growth.
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- November 8 2019
Safer skies
Plane travel is safer than ever, but aviation claims still exceed premiums.
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- November 1 2019
Asian reinsurers under pressure
Domestically focused players must adapt to maintain their dominance.
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- November 1 2019
Rising nationalism increasing political risks
Tensions over trade and resources are leading to increasing enquiries for cover.
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- October 25 2019
Japan weighs cat costs
The market is facing up to the reality of increasing storm activity.
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- October 25 2019
Silencing cyber
Cyber risk may be less silent these days, but that does not mean it is less dangerous.
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- October 18 2019
Reinsurance rates rising
The Asia-Pacific rate-on-line index has risen for the first time in nearly a decade, but the good news ends there.
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- October 18 2019
China liberalises
The State Council has scrapped foreign shareholding limits for banks and insurers, effective immediately.
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- October 11 2019
Portfolios under pressure
The challenging investment environment underlines the importance of building resilient portfolios.
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- October 11 2019
Thai regulator needs teeth
The OIC should be given more independence, says the IMF in its latest assessment.