Mixed picture for Asia’s P&C markets in Q2 as overall composite pricing flattens: Marsh
August 3 2023 by Andrew Tjaardstra- Pricing
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Asian specialty losses to be reflected in renewals: Swiss Re
- November 7
The reinsurer’s specialty CUO Anne Lohbeck says engineering, inherent defect, cyber and credit & surety are growth drivers for APAC specialty book.
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Hurricane Milton, German floods to drive rates up: Peak Re’s Nowakowski
- November 7
Civil commotion and political instability are additional factors that reinsurers must consider, said the chief underwriting officer.
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APAC cyber uptake still low despite softer pricing, ample capacity
- November 5
While carriers are developing a better understanding of cyber risk, there is a need for further education to address the protection gap, especially in emerging markets.
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Reinsurers are again looking for growth, but stability is key: Mapfre Re’s Sanchez Cea
- November 4
The reinsurer expects the market to maintain discipline in underwriting and risk selection despite the increasingly competitive market.
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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.
