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- October 12 2021
Plenty of capacity to meet record LNG prices
Insurance market can meet rising limits despite a price surge of almost 900% this year.
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- October 11 2021
Trade credit claims to spike in 2022
Withdrawal of support for businesses predicted to fuel 18% spike in insolvencies.
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- October 6 2021
Hong Kong insurance density hits new record
Premiums in the city reached HK$78k per person despite 5.5% economic contraction.
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- October 4 2021
Covéa strikes out for third time with XL Re bid
The ambitious reinsurance deal would have given the French mutual a significant Asia presence.
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- October 1 2021
Reinsurers not misreading climate risk threat, says GIC Re
Report says the reinsurance industry may have underestimated its exposure to severe weather events.
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- September 29 2021
Samsung F&M shrinks Korean book
A reduction in domestic premiums has helped to boost profitability.
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- September 27 2021
India should welcome Chinese investment in LIC
Rumoured plans to ban mainland investors from IPO risk turning the deal into a political hot potato.
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- September 24 2021
Asia’s ILS market ‘not growing as fast as one would hope’
Fitch’s head of ILS says the market needs more issuance from the region.
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- September 22 2021
Asia non-life premiums up 10% in 2021
Despite motor reforms in China the region’s overall growth is recovering strongly.
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- September 17 2021
End of Covid stimulus threatens trade credit market
Low claims environment expected to reverse as pandemic relief measures unwind.
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- September 16 2021
Scor targets ‘best market dynamics in a decade’
Reinsurance margin enhancement offers opportunities in fast-growth markets such as Asia.
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- September 15 2021
Asia nat cat costs double since 2010
Floods, earthquakes and typhoons have caused economic losses of around US$650 billion over the past decade.
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- September 10 2021
Vietnam rebound crashes into delta variant
Non-life premiums grew 11% in the first half but surging Covid cases threaten recovery.
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- September 9 2021
Underwriting pressures weigh on Asia’s reinsurers
Capacity, pricing and climate change are all affecting the industry’s outlook.
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- September 8 2021
Asia’s ILS market faces long road ahead
Sponsors and investors still need to develop the correct infrastructure.
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- September 3 2021
Hong Kong eyes risk hub role as China pursues ‘dual-circulation’
Beijing's strategic realignment presents opportunities for the city's (re)insurers.
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- September 2 2021
South Korea’s P&C profits under pressure as social distancing eases
Non-life income has increased by 47.5% in H1 2021 but higher loss ratios are forecast.
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- August 30 2021
India’s second wave causes health premium surge
Bajaj Allianz booked a 480% increase — but claims are also sky-rocketing.
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- August 27 2021
The Hartford explores Asia growth opportunities
US insurer eyes expansion beyond Hong Kong and Shanghai for Lloyd’s syndicate.
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- August 25 2021
Political violence rates face pressure as pandemic restrictions ease
SE Asia's economies have seen severe disruption amid ongoing lockdowns.
