Covid-19 sparks demand for fresh capital
June 5 2020 by Nick Ferguson-
Hong Kong’s national security law eases US$100m political violence concerns
- April 18
The new law has lowered concerns of exposure to another event akin to the 2019 protest, still (re)insurers haven't relaxed underwriting considerations.
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Insurers wrestle with rising claims as lithium battery use widens
- April 17
The industry needed to define its positions on whether the battery fire is an operational risk for users, or a product liability risk, especially in the case of thermal runaway.
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IRDAI’s onshoring push may squeeze out cross-border reinsurers
- April 16
The Indian regulator’s plan to introduce collateral will raise costs, increase compliance and administrative burdens.
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HK Insurance Authority courts Chinese insurers, municipalities to grow cat bond hub
- April 15
The regulator is reaching out to Chinese (re)insurers and local governments as it seeks to entice potential cat bond issuers to the city and build an insurance-linked securities hub for the Greater Bay Area.