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- February 8 2023
Light at end of tunnel for Taiwan’s Covid blues
P&C carriers paid out US$7bn in 2022, however, the expiration of policies in June could be a turning point for the market.
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- February 7 2023
India’s appeal grows amid China pessimism
Global reinsurers and Lloyd's syndicates hone in on the market as the IRDAI seeks to cut red tape.
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- February 6 2023
Retro squeeze pushes Asia reinsurers to more tailored cover
Portfolios exposed to the US, Japan and loss-hit territories saw the highest prices, increased retentions and capacity withdrawal at 1.1. renewals.
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- February 3 2023
India budget snub a wake up call for United India, Oriental and National
Market experts suggest the decision not to allocate any more capital is part of a plan to merge the P&C players with LIC.
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- February 2 2023
Scor’s APAC leadership faces 1.4 renewals test after Laurent Rousseau exit
The French reinsurer will be looking to capitalise on last year's growth with new CEO Thierry Léger starting in May.
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- February 1 2023
New Zealand’s insurers reel from country’s ‘worst-ever’ climate catastrophe
As adjusters start work, hundreds of million of dollars of claims are expected, including significant commercial damage.
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- January 31 2023
Asia trade credit market hardens, prepares for insolvencies
Higher demand and prices are helping insurers buffeted by supply chain disruptions, economic headwinds and less government support.
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- January 30 2023
Asia 1.4 renewals to bring more rate hikes and tough negotiations
Nat cats are set to impact the Philippines, while global trends will push up pricing in India and Japan.
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- January 27 2023
Japan’s carriers support marine war market as deadline looms
(Re)insurers could see a potential US$1bn loss in February for policies connected to stranded ships.
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- January 20 2023
Hong Kong P&C, specialty prospects brighten as China reopens
Revival in GBA investments and travel to drive cyber, D&O, M&A, PI and energy lines.
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- January 19 2023
Competition cushions China renewals
Despite tough market conditions, cedents managed to extract some concessions.
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- January 18 2023
Net-zero alliance goes soft on emerging markets
The first protocol transitions from commitments to implementation, but excludes many classes, including all lines of treaty, from its scope.
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- January 17 2023
Domestic market dynamics reshape Asean renewals
While rating downgrades shook up Indonesia, carriers sought ‘payback’ for Malaysian floods.
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- January 16 2023
Singapore legal reform puts claims settlements on the fast track
An obligation to consider amicable resolution incentivises pre-trial settlement over courtroom brawling.
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- January 13 2023
Insurers tread a fine line on ESG disclosures as scrutiny intensifies
2023 set to be pivotal for mandatory climate-related filings as APAC regulators, other stakeholders up the ante.
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- January 10 2023
Capital squeeze takes the wind out of Asia marine renewals
War and sanctions have impacted January 1 placements, but far less than the capacity crunch.
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- January 9 2023
Asian 1.1 renewals may have been ‘the big reset’
Past the deadline, the market is still busy tying up loose ends and closing gaps in cover.
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- January 6 2023
Pricing softens across Australia’s engineering PI market, for now
While in 2022 rate on line stayed flat year-on-year, anticipated prolonged economic challenges may lead to an uptick in claims.
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- January 5 2023
APAC insurers still playing IFRS 17 catch-up
Companies need to carefully evaluate the implementation choices as it will have a lasting impact on shareholders’ equity and revenues.
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- January 4 2023
Asean, China rates up 20% in ‘late and tense’ 1.1 renewals: Gallagher Re
Retro deductibles and pricing rose across the region, while reinsurer exits hit Korea, Australia placements.
