Insuring Japan Inc
January 20 2017 by Nick Ferguson
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Claims from Japan’s Typhoon Shanshan surge to US$331m
- December 18
General Insurance Association of Japan says 89,639 claims made from the typhoon that hit earlier this year.
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Bolttech strengthens Asia leadership team
- December 17
Insurtech appoints Andrew Cons as general manager for Indonesia and Mohamad Azhar Bin Jamal Mohamad as general manager for Malaysia, while also promoting Akiko Anzai as general manager for Japan.
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Rising personal lines prices help stabilise global P&C sector: Moody’s
- December 12
Pricing in China is unlikely to meaningfully improve, especially in motor, due to directives designed to reduce financial pressure on policyholders as well as mispricing risk for EVs.
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Japan P&I Club announces 7% premium hike for 2025 renewal amid inflation and uncertainties
- December 10
The increase applies for owners’ and charterers’ entries, while rates for Japanese coastal vessels and FD&D cover remain unchanged.
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AXA XL | Low and no-cost cybersecurity actions for companies
Considering the increasing frequency of attacks, the evolving threat landscape, including the use of AI to launch more sophisticated attacks, companies today can’t afford to ignore the possibility of being targeted by cybercriminals.
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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.
