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- October 4 2021
Covéa strikes out for third time with XL Re bid
The ambitious reinsurance deal would have given the French mutual a significant Asia presence.
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- October 1 2021
Reinsurers not misreading climate risk threat, says GIC Re
Report says the reinsurance industry may have underestimated its exposure to severe weather events.
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- September 30 2021
Cyber (re)insurance premiums could double by 2023: S&P
Rating agency says the development of a comprehensive retrocession market would improve capacity.
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- September 28 2021
Taiping Re turnaround gives parent first half bump
Premiums and profits are up at both China Taiping and its reinsurance arm.
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- September 28 2021
MS Amlin acquisitions doubles MS&AD’s overseas business
The (re)insurer posted a US$380m underwriting loss due to Covid-related BI and event cancellation claims.
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- September 27 2021
Munich Re appoints head of casualty treaty in Asia
Michaela Hannemann will be based in Singapore and be responsible for Japan, India, South Korea and SE Asia.
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- September 24 2021
New Zealand insurers profitable despite nat cats
Report shows wildfires have also contributed to major claims along with heavy rainfall.
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- September 21 2021
GIC Re’s underwriting losses remain the elephant in the room
The reinsurer has been overly reliant on investment returns to turn a profit.
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- September 21 2021
Nat cat ILS in line for record year: Fitch
Issuance in H1 2021 was a first-half record of US$8.5bn with ESG bonds set to fuel future growth.
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- September 17 2021
Samsung Re gets group captive boost: AM Best
The reinsurer is mainly focused on South-East Asia and India as GWP neared US$80m in 2020.
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- September 16 2021
Scor targets ‘best market dynamics in a decade’
Reinsurance margin enhancement offers opportunities in fast-growth markets such as Asia.
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- September 15 2021
Hero Insurance Broking gains reinsurance licence — report
Hero Enterprise chairman Sunil Munjal says the broker wants to offer lines such as manufacturing and employee benefits.
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- September 14 2021
Hannover Re eyes APAC growth, stable 2022 renewals
The reinsurer says it has achieved and -- in some instances -- outperformed its initial profit targets in the region.
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- September 13 2021
Aon appoints new APAC facultative chief
Geoff Lambrou takes on new role amid regional restructuring of reinsurance operations.
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- September 9 2021
Underwriting pressures weigh on Asia’s reinsurers
Capacity, pricing and climate change are all affecting the industry’s outlook.
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- September 7 2021
China and climate risks to drive P&C growth until 2040: Swiss Re
Reinsurer expects US$2.5tn in new global P&C premiums of which 43% will originate from emerging markets.
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- September 7 2021
Chaucer helps China Re fend off domestic slowdown
The specialty subsidiary saw strong premium growth as the reinsurer's motor business stalled at home.
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- September 3 2021
Asia’s P&C reinsurers rise in global ranking
China Re has surpassed Lloyd’s in AM Best's reinsurer Top 50 list.
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- September 1 2021
South-East Asia’s reinsurers face underwriting challenge
Certain claims are down but pricing remains insufficient to improve profitability.
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- August 30 2021
Swiss Re CorSo’s former North Asia property head resigns
IAN understands that Vivian Zee is leaving next month while Gracie Qin is relocating to Hong Kong.
