Hong Kong challenges global markets with lower marine war-risk premiums amid Middle East tensions
March 11 2026 by Joana Nguyen-
US and China agree to reciprocal extension of port fee suspensions
- November 15
US won't charge fees on Chinese-linked vessels, while China will suspend US speical port fees on US-linked vessels.
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IRDAI considering changes to distribution rules overhaul following industry feedback: report
- November 15
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is now working towards issuing an exposure draft of the proposed regulations by mid-December.
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Hong Kong captives gaining momentum as IA eyes double-digit count
- November 13
Insurance Authority (IA) CEO Clement Cheung says it is beginning to get positive signals from the market.
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Shift towards alternative capital, private credit not yet ‘systemically concerning’: IAIS
- November 13
Supervisors must stay alert to ‘structural shifts’ and how risk transmits under stress, while AI guidance should enable, not constrain, innovation, the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) says.
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BlackRock | Rethink the rules: how TAA and ETFs are reshaping portfolio construction
BlackRock's Daniel Caderas and MSCI's Raman Aylur Subramanian explain why tactical asset allocation (TAA) and exchange-traded funds (ETF) have become essential as global markets fragment and static allocations lose their reliability.
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BlackRock | Infrastructure comes of age for insurers
Are insurers capturing full value from the asset class? BlackRock shares its perspective.
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Beazley | Navigating geopolitical risks at sea
Maritime shipping faces growing geopolitical threats — missiles, drones, GPS interference, and cyber sabotage — requiring better intelligence, crew welfare, and resilience measures.
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Zurich | Why resilience will define the winners of Asia’s clean energy transition
Planning for future conditions from the outset can improve operational reliability, reduce potential disruption and protect long-term asset value.