California fire losses for Japan’s big 3, Korea’s DB Insurance likely to top US$600m
January 16 2025 by Mithun Varkey and Kristina Shperlik
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APAC insurance M&A to be fuelled by regulatory scrutiny, private equity
- January 15
While large insurers and brokers are set to enter new markets, smaller players will seek partners to strengthen their capital positions under new solvency rules, sources tell IAN.
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Asian IP insurance market poised for growth as legislations evolve
- January 14
Emergence of South-East Asia as a manufacturing hub, and the rise of AI, driving demand for protection, observers say.
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Economic troubles, geopolitical instability, climate change major challenges for 2025 (re)insurance market
- January 13
Headwinds are forcing (re)insurers to adjust their pricing strategies, enhance risk assessment models and focus on sustainable investments, market sources tell IAN.
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Jeju Air, Azerbaijan Airlines crashes add early pressure on market: Gallagher Specialty
- January 10
Losses alone are unlikely to prompt a market reaction, but will impact year-end underwriting results, broker says in a report.
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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.
