Medibank served another lawsuit for cyber security lapse
March 30 2023 by InsuranceAsia News-
Cybersecurity firm Blackpanda integrates underwriting unit into group
- September 26
The cyber emergency response firm raises US$6.7 million from Singtel Innov8, Gaw Capital Partners and WI Harper Group, taking its total capital raised under Series A to US$21.7 million.
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APAC cyber will find equilibrium long term but short-term softening of rates likely
- September 25
Teck Siong Ng, cyber underwriter at Beazley, discusses the regional risk landscape and challenges presented by the lack of structured frameworks and emerging technologies like AI.
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Allianz Commercial India hires Shweta Gadia to boost financial lines and cyber offering
- September 23
Mumbai-based Shweta will report directly to the India CEO CB Murali with matrix reporting to Jenny Wilhelm, Asia head of financial lines, cyber and distribution for the carrier.
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Foreign hackers hit Chung Kuo Insurance’s parent Mega Financial in cyber attack
- September 13
Russian hacker group NoName057 claimed to have started a series of DDoS attacks against the financial holding company, government entities including the Ministry of Finance and the Supreme Court since Monday.
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HSBC Asset Management | The hunt for diversification and performance revitalizes appetite for 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.
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Peak Re | Emerging Asia middle class: A catalyst for change
Rising demand for elderly care and women driving consumption growth mandate carriers to develop precise solutions to meet customer expectations.
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Guy Carpenter | Private equity’s reshaping of the Asian life sector has further to run
PE-backed reinsurers provide access to asset classes and investment expertise that often don’t exist within the traditional carriers themselves.