Irdai cautions startups backed by PE firms
August 9 2017 by InsuranceAsia News-
India set to allow 100% foreign direct investment in insurance: report
- November 18
The measures are part of the Insurance Amendment Bill that is proposed to be introduced during the winter session of Parliament that kicks off later this month.
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UN climate alliance launches net-zero transition guide for insurers
- November 15
The transition plan project presented at the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Azerbaijan and includes an assessment of underwriting portfolios, value chains and actors involved in the landscape of emerging policies and regulations.
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South Korea’s non-life insurance outlook stable on new regulations, strong P&C, motor results: AM Best
- November 15
In terms of challenges faced by the segment, AM Best highlighted slower expansion of auto insurance owing to recent rate cuts and sluggish growth in motor vehicle registrations as a key factor.
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New Zealand set to adopt modernised insurance law as bill passes third parliamentary reading
- November 14
The legislation will help protect consumers and provide certainty for insurers, ICNZ said welcoming the legislation.
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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.
