Insurtech wefox raises US$400m, targets Asia by end of 2024
July 13 2022 by Karen Lai
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Global funding for insurtech tops US$1.38bn in Q3 driven by AI-centred deals: Gallagher Re
- November 8
The number of deals struck in Q3 2024 fell to 77, the lowest in nearly four years.
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Ping An Insurance eyes US$3.5bn fundraise: report
- July 15
The insurer will raise the funds through a convertible bond offering, according to a Bloomberg report.
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Hong Kong’s new RBC regime could trigger more industry consolidation: S&P Global
- July 4
The higher compliance costs, coupled with earning swings due to market volatility, could lead to an increase in M&A in the sector and force some insurers to raise more capital, said S&P Global Ratings.
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FWD Group revives IPO plan, targets valuation up to US$9bn: report
- June 6
The offer size and timeline for the initial public offering are yet to be finalised, Reuters said in a report quoting three anonymous sources.
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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.
