Autumn 2017
September 27 2017 by InsuranceAsia News-
Liberty Specialty Markets’ Alison Campbell joins Berkley Insurance Australia as underwriter
- November 6
In her new role, Brisbane-based Campbell will write general liability and financial lines of business for the carrier.
-
Australia’s NIBA appoints Phil Khoury as independent reviewer for the insurance brokers code of practice
- November 6
NIBA reviews the code in consultation with stakeholders every three years to ensure it remains relevant and effective.
-
Charles Taylor announces 20% increase in Malaysia workforce, additional branch network plans
- November 6
The loss adjustor aims to strengthen its offering in property, liability, construction and engineering, and motor lines across the Malaysia branch network with offices in Penang, Perak, Pahang, Melaka, Johor, Sabah and Sarawak.
-
China Re Asia Pacific CEO Richard Lim set to retire
- November 5
Singapore-based Lim has worked at the reinsurer for the past nine years. This year's Singapore International Reinsurance Conference will mark Lim's final involvement as part of the organising team.
-
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.
-
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.
-
HSBC Asset Management | The hunt for diversification and performance revitalizes appetite for 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.
-
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.