PICC pilots e-CNY use for motor insurance premium payments in Beijing: report
June 25 2024 by Georgina Lee-
Crypto specialist Qubit appoints QBE’s Wendy Lee as chief commercial officer
- April 17
In her new role, first reported by InsuranceAsia News last week, Lee will be responsible for the Hong Kong's specialist MGA distribution strategy and implementation.
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Crypto specialist MGA Qubit launches in Hong Kong after pre-series A fundraise
- April 10
As part of its expansion plan, the HKIA-licensed specialty underwriter founded by Helen Ye is set to bring on board Wendy Lee as chief commercial officer.
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Korean regulator sets mandatory crypto insurance requirement on operators
- December 13
Virtual asset service providers must set a min 5% compensation limit based on customers’ virtual assets stored in hot wallet, the Financial Services Commission said.
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Rates set to harden as crypto contagion spooks capacity providers
- November 28
Relm, Evertas, OneInfinity and Frontier top execs discuss the FTX fallout and the future of digital assets insurance.
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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.