Auto-fac market ‘not yet at scale for treaty purchase’, but ‘not dumping ground for bad risks’: brokers
February 24 2025 by Andrew Mullen
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Time to take plunge on new risk pools as dangers mount, brokers say, but ‘major questions exist’
- February 20
Lockton Re and Howden Re highlight cyber risks and the wake-up call following the Los Angeles wildfires.
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P&I renewals ‘softer than anticipated’ despite claims, geopolitical pressures
- February 19
Clubs are seeing moderate rate increases while terms and conditions remain stable, but expect strong growth driven by Asia.
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MS&AD accelerates, while Tokio Marine, Sompo see overseas topline growth moderate in Q3 FY24
- February 17
MS&AD’s foreign subsidiaries grew NWP by a combined 25%, in contrast to the 1.2% growth posted by Tokio Marine’s international non-life businesses and 0.8% by Sompo’s overseas arms.
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As Trump plays a ‘treacherous trade game’, tariffs solve nothing, leading underwriter says
- February 13
Sean Dalton, vice president of the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI), says the rising risks of an all-out trade war between the US and China are a huge concern for insurers and clients.
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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.
