HK Insurance Authority courts Chinese insurers, municipalities to grow cat bond hub
April 15 2024 by Georgina Lee- Analysis
- Cat Bond
- Catastrophe
- Climate
- China
- Hong Kong
- China Re
- Insurance Authority of Hong Kong
- Peak Re
- PICC Property and Casualty
- PICC Re
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IFRS 17 readiness and implementation “not fit for purpose” for some APAC players
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There are “specific pockets” where problems with IFRS 17 are still manifest in the Asia market, including aspects of reporting.
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Malaysia’s floods trigger surge in home and commercial property claims
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The event has also led to significant agricultural and infrastructure losses estimated at US$224m and affected hundreds of thousands of households.
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India’s plan to relax FDI cap sparks mixed reactions
- December 4
While some praise the potential for growth, others express doubts about the bill’s passage and its impact on local carriers.
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Tokio Marine puts Korean reinsurance business in run-off as part of strategic shift
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Despite this retreat, the company says it remains focused on pursuing bolt-on acquisitions that align with its overseas growth goals.
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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.