CBIRC: 2020 Covid claims totaled US$77m
December 29 2021 by Karen Lai
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Firefighting levy on New Zealand insurance premiums finalised
- December 19
The revised levy, which is a primary funding mechanism for Fire and Emergency New Zealand, will be effective from July 2026.
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Asian economies brace for trade risks in 2025 as Trump tariffs loom: Zurich
- December 17
Elevated uncertainty around tariffs and global trade could impact growth, with Asean, China and Hong Kong particularly vulnerable, according to a report by the insurer.
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GBA cooperation key to viable climate-related insurance development: HKIA’s Clement Cheung
- December 11
The Greater Bay Area could help the industry develop innovative products and services for the broader market, the HKIA chief executive said at the Asian Insurance Forum.
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IAG subsidiary hit with yet another class action suit over ‘loyalty tax’
- December 10
The insurer says it will defend the second group proceeding commenced by Slater and Gordon this year.
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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.
