Markel set to build out marine cargo, general casualty lines in Asia
November 22 2023 by Mithun Varkey and Kristina Shperlik-
McLarens eyes acquisitions in non-claims technical advisory services
- November 12
The global adjuster identifies forensic engineering, quantity surviving and forensic accounting as potential areas interest for deals.
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Miller Insurance sets sights on expansion in Japan and South Korea as it continues to plough its APAC furrow
- November 7
The broker is opening soon in South Korea and plans to “build pretty deep there”, and has some other plans in other territories to go too, said Ron Whyte.
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Cyber, property cornerstones in Beazley’s APAC growth strategy
- November 7
Jessica Schappell, head of Asia Pacific at Beazley, outlines her vision for the region, focusing on deepening market penetration, leveraging a well-established team, and expanding the property and cyber insurance footprint.
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Axa XL plans Asia ‘acceleration’ as it looks to double portfolio by 2026
- November 7
The carrier eyes significant growth opportunities across India, China, Thailand and Indonesia as it plans to cement its position as a leading regional player.
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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.