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- February 27 2024
Supply chain crisis looms large as Panama Canal dry spell lingers
With Tesla, Volvo and Michelin recently indicating production halts and Ikea warning of delays, the drought affecting the vital link between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans is reshaping seaborne trade flows.
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- February 26 2024
Asia cyber market remains unsettled over delicate issue of war exclusions
Waters remain decidedly murky for cyber (re)insurance buyers, exacerbated by misunderstandings about the exclusion language, especially around state-sponsored activity.
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- February 23 2024
Tatler’s Messi fiasco flags up need for celebrity cover
Sources tell IAN that the organiser, now hit with a hefty refund bill, is unlikely to have purchased non-appearance cover because of the high cost and stricter conditions imposed by capacity suppliers.
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- February 21 2024
P&I clubs grow APAC tonnage, focus on lower-level adjustments in February renewal
Rate hikes eased to 5-7.5% on the back of strong adjustments in rates and deductibles last year, when the clubs saw a median 10% increase.
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- February 19 2024
Challenger brokers take aim at the big three’s long-held APAC dominance
A whole new generation of brokers is seeking organic and inorganic breakthroughs into the fast-growing regional market to shake up the status quo.
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- February 16 2024
Short-seller report on Fairfax muddies the waters for Go Digit’s IPO prospects
Research by activist Muddy Waters casts doubts on the Indian insurtech's valuations, technology credentials, and claims that it will likely lead to a down round listing.
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- February 14 2024
P&I renewals slowed down by geopolitical unrest and inflation
Asia is again to play a big part in these renewals, as almost half of the clubs’ tonnage comes from the region, and is one of the biggest growth drivers for most clubs both for existing and new members.
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- February 9 2024
Chubb’s Greenberg flags up tail risks from Asian geopolitical escalations
In an earnings call following the global carrier's 'the best in the history' fourth-quarter results led by Asia, the chief executive warned of wider global implications of regional conflicts, but reassured that 'all sides are seeking stability'.
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- February 8 2024
Panama Canal drought exacerbates supply chain woes for shippers hit by Red Sea troubles
Marine insurers fear further delays as canal disruptions impact Asian trade routes and the global supply chain as vital Asian goods remain gridlocked, say IUMI executives.
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- February 6 2024
IP risks on the rise as insurers look to APAC’s rising need for cover
As the number of infringement cases and the amount awarded climb, IP-related insurance is drawing more attention from companies in the region.
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- February 2 2024
IFRS 17: market still divided over the right KPIs
As insurers gear up for full-year reporting between February and April, experts say that the question remains as to which numbers are going to get the most emphasis.
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- February 1 2024
APRA’s culture surveys plan marks regional shift to focus on governance
Monitoring company risk culture is part of a broader ongoing sea change in the market, which is seeing a greater emphasis on both corporate governance and diversity & inclusion.
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- January 31 2024
Asian casualty rates softening but underwriters wary of spike in claims
Though capacity remains abundant for liability lines in the region, carriers remain cautious over rising claims costs and knock-on effects from US and Australian markets.
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- January 26 2024
Alternative shipping routes create new risks for (re)insurers
As vessels look for solutions to escalating Red Sea crisis, increasing costs, delays, piracy risks and dangers of regulatory action because of increased carbon emissions present challenges to carriers.
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- January 25 2024
China’s parametric pilots for nat cat cover finding early success: Taiping Re CEO
Wider use of index-based insurance and ILS is key to finding much-needed capacity for (re)insurers and widening nat cat insurance, according to Sheldon Yu.
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- January 24 2024
Election-packed 2024 revs up appetite for political risk cover
While the appetite for global programs has significantly reduced, single-country appetite remains relatively deep and is expected to see a boost in the product’s popularity over the coming months.
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- January 23 2024
PFAS exclusions find few takers in Asia’s competitive landscape
(Re)insurers in the region have been cautious about including clauses related to these 'forever chemicals' as clients push back in a market that is ready to absorb the exposure.
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- January 22 2024
Escalating Red Sea crisis puts inflation, supply chain risks in focus
As the immediate impact of the attacks on insurance becomes clearer, underwriters are turning their attention to broader risks that could emerge should the attacks continue.
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- January 19 2024
Australian carriers brace for surge in construction PI claims
As the number of builders going bust hit a multi-decade high, insurers are experiencing an increase in the frequency and severity of large construction-related professional liability claims, both for project-based cover and annual contracts.
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- January 18 2024
Rising demand, easing conditions set stage for APAC cyber growth
With cyberattacks ascending to the top risk for businesses in the region, insurers are expanding coverage to tap lucrative mid-market opportunities.
