Hong Kong SMEs under-protected in key risk areas: QBE
February 23 2022 by InsuranceAsia News
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Australian MGA Artisan Underwriting partners with Liberty Specialty Markets on finpro cover
- July 8
The MGA, set to launch in August, has signed a three-year binding agreement with the specialty insurer to provide financial lines cover for start-ups and SMEs.
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QBE to wind down North American middle-market business
- June 19
The shuttering of the underperforming unit will not affect core specialty, crop and commercial business, the Australian carrier said.
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Australian MGA Ocean Underwriting to launch financial lines cover with Wade Cadman in charge
- May 30
The Sydney-based MGA's and Lloyd's coverholder's new product will target SMEs and will be led by Cadman who joins from MGA Brooklyn Underwriting.
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Envest merges three insurance brands to create an SME specialist
- February 9
The Australian broking group brings together Fitzpatrick & Co, Arete Risk and Amicus to create a full-service insurance broker with specialist SME and corporate focus.
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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.
