Japan tightens asset-intensive reinsurance rules to curb counterparty risk: Fitch
October 13 2026 by Roshan Nambiar
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SIRC 2026: MAS proposes reforms to boost insurer allocations to infrastructure
- November 2
Singapore wants to encourage insurers to deploy capital to help tackle Asia's infrastructure development financing challenges, according to the Monetary Authority of Singapore's deputy chair.
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Hong Kong Insurance Authority proposes revised asset-intensive reinsurance regulatory framework
- November 2
Regulator is stepping up its scrutiny of asset-intensive reinsurance following rapid growth of the market in recent years.
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Lloyd’s China unveils new leadership team as regulator approves appointments
- October 26
Furen Shen has been confirmed as CEO, while Yuanbiao Sun has moved up to chairman, and Xiaolan Li has been appointed chief compliance officer.
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South Korea plans state reinsurance backstop for storm, flood, earthquake cover
- October 26
Interior ministry proposes legislation allowing the government to write nat cat reinsurance, with the national treasury in line to meet any shortfalls.
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BlackRock | Rethink the rules: how TAA and ETFs are reshaping portfolio construction
BlackRock's Daniel Caderas and MSCI's Raman Aylur Subramanian explain why tactical asset allocation (TAA) and exchange-traded funds (ETF) have become essential as global markets fragment and static allocations lose their reliability.
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BlackRock | Infrastructure comes of age for insurers
Are insurers capturing full value from the asset class? BlackRock shares its perspective.
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Beazley | Navigating geopolitical risks at sea
Maritime shipping faces growing geopolitical threats — missiles, drones, GPS interference, and cyber sabotage — requiring better intelligence, crew welfare, and resilience measures.
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Zurich | Why resilience will define the winners of Asia’s clean energy transition
Planning for future conditions from the outset can improve operational reliability, reduce potential disruption and protect long-term asset value.
