With Donald Trump’s ESG curveball, what’s the outlook for APAC liability coverage?
January 23 2025 by Joana Nguyen
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With US$100bn losses now the norm, rising attachment points create new dynamic for cat programs
- January 21
Scale of nat cat losses needed to turn the market continues to rise as structural changes in reinsurance programs bed in across Asia Pacific.
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While trade war threat looms for Asia, climate risk needs more than insurance: industry leaders
- January 17
Marsh McLennan’s Carolina Klint says Asia is particularly exposed given its role in the world’s manufacture of goods.
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California fire losses for Japan’s big 3, Korea’s DB Insurance likely to top US$600m
- January 16
Tokio Marine Holdings, MS&AD Insurance Group and Sompo Holdings could see claims of up to US$575m, according to media reports, while DB Insurance has estimated US$41m.
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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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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.
