Japanese life firms rush to Australia for growth opportunities
June 6 2018 by InsuranceAsia News
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Allianz Australia acquires RAA’s general business for US$415m
- December 2
Allianz will underwrite the carrier's general insurance policies excluding travel and manage product, pricing and claims while RAA will handle marketing and distribution and continue offering products and services under its brand.
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Agile continues ANZ buildout with Jamie Connor promotion
- December 2
Connor's promotion to head of aviation for Australia and New Zealand aligns with the MGA's strategy to strengthen its position in the region since entering the NZ market in August.
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PSC’s David Hosking to succeed Michael Tuffy as Australia’s Ivory Insurance CEO
- December 2
Tuffy has resigned to pursue additional board roles but will stay involved in an advisory capacity in the immediate term to ensure a smooth transition.
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Thermal runaway, manufacturing defects the most overlooked risks for lithium-ion batteries: QBE
- December 2
Businesses should work with relevant stakeholders to mitigate disruption risks through robust supply chain management and compliance strategies, the carrier said in the latest report.
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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.
