Industry Segments: Risk Page 9 / 23
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- August 2 2022
Asia political risk rates to rise as Ukraine crisis bites
Even fairly benign countries such as Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand could see hikes of 15-20%.
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- July 29 2022
Analysts raise silicosis market concerns as IAG strengthens reserves
As claims related to the lung disease rise, the years ahead could prove tricky for Australia's casualty sector.
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- July 28 2022
Capacity tight due to complex risks in Asia’s tech market
BI risks, data security concerns and past losses are contributing to more conservative underwriting.
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- July 21 2022
Korean insurers draw coal criticism
Samsung F&M and Hyundai M&F under fire, but Kepco’s decision to exit coal signals change.
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- July 20 2022
More risk clarity key to China’s D&O capacity
China’s Securities Law has brought surging demand for D&O, as well as uncertainty.
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- July 13 2022
China heightens oversight as insurance assets bulk up
With the top four players controlling over half the market, any company failure is a huge risk to the economy.
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- July 7 2022
Time to learn from Australia’s unmitigated disasters
As insurers' budgets come under pressure and nat cats intensify, mitigation needs to be prioritised.
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- July 6 2022
Asia trade credit hardening triggered by insolvency risk
Rising interest rates and reduction of Covid support heighten threat, but market players confident on growth.
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- July 4 2022
Korean wind projects worth US$264m GWP to insurers
Construction of 6GW of offshore wind presents risk challenges, but also an opportunity.
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- June 30 2022
Asian firms register privacy breach as top cyber concern: Marsh
Data shows there is a lack of cybersecurity risk controls in place.
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- June 16 2022
54% of dealmakers cite APAC M&A as ‘number one’ market: Aon
Private equity players are increasingly keen on the region.
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- June 16 2022
Modelling deficit highlights APAC reputational risk
With over 25% of a company's value linked to reputation, boards need to prioritise cover.
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- May 26 2022
Cautious Asian business leaders worry about business risks and aspire to greater resilience
Priorities in Singapore differ noticeably from other region.
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- May 13 2022
Peak Re’s David Menezes to succeed Eckart Roth in risk role
CRO Roth is retiring in September after a 30 year career.
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- April 29 2022
Munich Re Asia exec: Covid-19 not a Black Swan event like 9/11
Underwriter tells Lloyd's webinar that pandemics are on the increase - and parametric cover can help.
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- April 27 2022
Traditional risk management fails to keep pace with rising complexity: conference
The use of data and analytics and other advanced technologies is now more important than ever.
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- April 27 2022
Singapore regulator calls on (re)insurers to improve BI policies
Director Gillian Tan believes insurers are well-placed to improve cover, but data is key.
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- April 26 2022
Dangers rise for reinsurers in Sri Lanka: Fitch
Changes to renewals could add to costs and undermine insurers' ability to write new business.
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- April 25 2022
Fitch downgrades Sri Lanka Insurance as crisis bites
The country's financial crisis is slowing down premium growth.
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- April 13 2022
Asia’s agri market sees parametric growth
The sector is faced with a significant protection gap that needs more innovative underwriting.
