Covid BI decision: IAG readies US$218m buy-back, Suncorp to release around US$112m
October 17 2022 by Andrew Tjaardstra
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SRCC rates harden, capacity, limits lower as tensions grow
- October 16
Broader strike riots and civil commotion extensions under property programs are unlikely to be the norm going forward.
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Typhoon Krathon’s economic losses likely reach ‘tens of million’ in Taiwan, Philippines
- October 7
The local government in Taiwan's Keelung city estimated that restoration and rebuilding work related to typhoon Krathon will cause US$14.8m according to local media citing city mayor George Hsieh.
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Australian Federal Court rules to declass four BI class actions against insurers
- September 24
The ruling is regarding representative proceedings regarding Covid-19 business interruptions claims against IAG, QBE, Lloyd's syndicate 2003 and Hollard.
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Opinion: Taiwan specialty market on edge as US presidential election rolls closer
- September 13
Following the the recent presidential election debate and the sparring over regional policy, attention is once again focused on the island nation due to the potential risk of disruption posed to its semiconductor sector and supply chains.
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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.
