Global insurance M&A hits US$49 billion in 2017
January 4 2018 by InsuranceAsia News-
China approves BNP Paribas, Volkswagen property insurance JV
- October 18
The National Financial Regulatory Administration, the country's regulator, has given the nod for the creation of insurance JV in Beijing between the French lender and the German carmaker's financial services arm in the country.
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APAC insurers take to climate transition, private market investment strategies
- October 17
There is almost a consensus on increasing allocation to alternatives and a step change in Asia Pacific insurers’ commitment towards transition investment, according to BlackRock's Kimberly Kim.
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Interest rates, regulatory uncertainties call for alternative yield strategy: HSBC Asset Management
- April 26
Insurers grappling with the fast-changing US interest rates expectations, new regulatory capital regime and IFRS standard can look to alternative investment strategies for yield enhancement.
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Insurers lobby for removal of green infrastructure investing roadblock
- February 22
The twin challenges of inflation and net-zero transition facing (re)insurers are highlighting the role that infrastructure assets can play in their portfolios, with infrastructure loan yielding as much as 600 bps in risk premium and equities returning 12%.
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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.
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PineBridge Investments | Why Asian insurers are exploring private credit and CLOs
The recent rollout of risk-based capital regimes across Asia calls for a closer alignment between insurers’ assets and liabilities. We explore potential ways to maintain a healthy investment yield and robust returns on regulatory capital.
