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- November 15 2023
KB Insurance completes US$100m loss portfolio transfer deal with Swiss Re
With the Howden Tiger arranged deal, the Korean carrier will transfer its US commercial multiperil and workers’ compensation lines' net loss and unearned premium reserves to the reinsurer as part of the insurer's US branch wind down plan.
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- November 1 2023
SIRC: Renewables, underinsurance, nat cats and cyber risks are reinsurance’s APAC focal point — CEOs
The panel, chaired by James Vickers, international chairman at Gallagher Re, was Renaud Guidée, CEO - reinsurance, Axa XL, Achim Kassow, member of the board of management, Munich Re and Swiss Re's Urs Baertschi, CEO, P&C Reinsurance.
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- September 12 2023
Swiss Re’s Mael He becomes head of client underwriting, China
Prior to the appointment this month, He was heading the reinsurer's APAC agriculture business.
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- July 12 2023
Jacques de Vaucleroy proposed as next Swiss Re chairman
The board unanimously approved current vice-chairman de Vaucleroy's elevation following an extensive selection process launched since the departure of Sergio Ermotti in April.
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- May 23 2023
Swiss Re leaves the Net-Zero Alliance
This is the fourth recent exit of a member following the departures of Hannover Re, Zurich and Munich Re.
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- March 27 2023
How to build more inclusive insurance markets
In APAC, accessibility appears to be one of the most significant factors for the lack of L&H insurance inclusion.
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- March 22 2023
Droughts in China and Australia floods push 2022 nat cat insured bill above US$100bn: Swiss Re
Hurricane Ian, inflation and growing property exposure were also key drivers for claims last year.
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- March 8 2023
Swiss Re secures US$700m alternative capital from JP Morgan
The stop-loss protection will run across the financial years 2023 to 2027 covering severe underwriting losses.
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- March 3 2023
Swiss Re, Aon team up for parametric earthquake cover for Nepal hydropower project
This is the first time that the IFC and other developmental agencies have agreed to finance a construction project backed by parametric insurance.
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- December 7 2022
Confronting inflation to avoid playing catch up at renewals
Insurers must anticipate higher rates and increasing retentions, and engage early to avoid missing out or paying a heavy price, says Swiss Re’s Mark Senkevics.
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- September 23 2022
‘Hardening continuing into the coming renewal’: Swiss Re’s Paul Murray
The reinsurer is withdrawing capacity from frequency-driven nat cat events and doubling down on ‘sweet spot’ high layers in Asia.
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- December 14 2021
Swiss Re’s Victor Kuk on partnerships, claims and automation
The head of P&C reinsurance for South-East Asia, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea, looks ahead to 2022.
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- November 24 2021
Q&A: Swiss Re’s Even on parametric solutions, accountability
Hong Kong-based analytics expert flags how AI can promote fairness and accountability in underwriting.
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- November 15 2021
Swiss Re: Why sustainability and health should be shared priorities for (re)insurers
Russell Higginbotham, Swiss Re's CEO Reinsurance Asia, discusses the impact of climate change for life and health (re)insurers in the region.
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- October 29 2021
Swiss Re: Balance – and the best of both worlds: How insurers can make the most of digitalisation
A hybrid approach between the human touch and the use of technology and data will be key for Asia personal lines growth.
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- October 14 2021
South Asia digital P&C personal premiums to hit US$7.5bn: Swiss Re
Report says the figure will be reached within five years with digital penetration currently 1-2%.
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- September 17 2021
Q&A: Swiss Re Corporate Solutions’ Vanessa Priede
International programs are becoming increasingly popular.
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- September 9 2021
Global non-life premiums to top US$7trn in 2022: Swiss Re
General insurance premiums to rise 10% above pre-Covid levels by the end of this year.
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- August 30 2021
Swiss Re CorSo’s former North Asia property head resigns
IAN understands that Vivian Zee is leaving next month while Gracie Qin is relocating to Hong Kong.
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- July 30 2021
Swiss Re posts US$1bn H1 2021 profit
The group was bolstered by large profit turnarounds in P&C reinsurance and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.
