Global firms look to Iran for opportunities
January 26 2016 by InsuranceAsia News-
Strait of Hormuz in spotlight as Middle East war risks rise
- October 23
With a huge amount of oil and gas passing through the strait everyday, Asia's marine (re)insurance market on high alert as regional tensions escalate and premiums rise.
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Asian Re’s loss ratio deteriorates as cat losses bite: AM Best
- May 10
Underwriting results remain volatile with Asian Re's five-year average COR exceeding 125%.
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Political risk rises as US imposes more sanctions on Iran
- December 12
Tensions are rising in the Middle East again.
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Claimed attack on Iranian tanker to raise war risk rates
- October 16
The latest incident in the Middle East will drive rates up further.
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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.
