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- October 30 2023
APAC political violence and terrorism price hikes, cover squeeze to continue
The fast-moving situation in the Middle East is causing a further strain on the market hit by the war in Ukraine, according to WTW and HDI Global.
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- October 27 2023
Australian carriers brace for claims as deadly bushfires rage across New South Wales, Queensland
With over 100 fires burning, several dead, homes burned down and thousands of hectares of land destroyed, it is being described as the worst fire season since the 2019-20 black summer.
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- October 26 2023
Hong Kong speeds up US$1bn of drainage improvements in climate resilience move
John Lee, the SAR's chief executive, said the city will step up disaster preparedness, including a review of transport and drainage works.
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- October 25 2023
Accidents and increased heat put pressure on Hong Kong’s construction market
With one construction firm being put on a building blacklist and a summer of record heat, some market players are calling for stronger regulations.
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- October 20 2023
Record heat in 2023 spurs myriad APAC nat cat losses
15% of insured nat cat losses so far this year have been in Asia, with yet another US$100bn-plus loss year in the making, says Gallagher Re.
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- October 19 2023
India dam collapse claims’ burden on carriers may be lower due to glacial lake outburst rider
Early reports by the National Disaster Management Agency say the event was likely a GLOF, for which claims payable are capped at US$60m per any one accident.
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- October 13 2023
Asian aviation, marine markets react to war risk peril as Israel conflict breaks out
A senior market source tells IAN that airlines are unlikely to be able to gain cover as Israeli government steps in with US$6bn to support home carriers.
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- October 12 2023
IAG’s Hunter Hailstorm loss creep to squeeze H1 margins
Reinstatement costs of US$45m also to hit performance, as IAG's CEO laments a "substantial and sustained reduction" in reinsurance global capacity.
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- October 11 2023
Parametric expansion to help cover niche APAC risks
Insurers need to quickly adapt index-based products to climate change using data analytics and technology to support client needs.
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- October 10 2023
Hong Kong’s record rainstorms put focus on ‘overlooked’ water damage risks
Property and construction firms should prioritise protection from water, which causes more than half of all damage in the SAR, say leaders from Zurich and Lockton.
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- October 9 2023
Exclusive: (Re)insurers staring at US$2bn+ losses from India’s Himalayan dam collapse, flood damage
An IFFCO Tokio-led panel of eight insurers have a US$1.37bn property damage and BI policy for the 1,200MW Teesta-III project that was completely damaged in a flash flood, show documents reviewed by IAN.
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- October 6 2023
Asian EV insurance market revving for expansion beyond China
As electric vehicle manufacturing, ownership and charging infrastructure grow rapidly around the region, carriers are rolling out tailored products.
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- October 5 2023
Asia fossil fuel risks grow in reliance on captives, smaller players and MGAs
With larger players shying away from coal cover, miners are turning to self-insurance and specialists, while oil and gas is still supported.
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- October 4 2023
Lack of aggregate cover brings earnings volatility to APAC carriers
As rates soar, insurers are retaining more nat cat risk on their books, with the situation set to continue into the 2024 renewals.
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- October 2 2023
Australia’s GI brokers saw 11.4% increase in H1 GWP
The broking sector, which continues its consolidation trend, controlled US$11.9bn of premiums, according to APRA data.
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- September 27 2023
Mega cargo vessels present growing claims issues for Asia ports
Cargo from larger ships is exposed to potentially higher risks by staying in ports longer, increasing the prospect of claims in relation to theft, delays in delivery, flooding, defrosting and container damage.
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- September 26 2023
APAC carriers’ coal jitters sees excess capacity shift to renewables, gas
Regional (re)insurers are replacing ESG-hit premiums by increasing business from greener energy projects, potentially driving down rates.
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- September 25 2023
Ominous start to spring weather in Australia, New Zealand puts (re)insurers on high alert
Bushfires, an El Niño declaration, record rain, landslides, heavy snow and an earthquake in the last few days point to busy six months ahead for claims' handlers.
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- September 21 2023
China-Taiwan woes put pressure on marine (re)insurance market
Lack of data for accumulation risks and unavailability of a maximum loss scenario are real concerns for the shipping sector, says IUMI president Frédéric Denèfle.
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- September 20 2023
CIB’s chairman Alex Yip eyes GBA opportunities for Hong Kong’s specialty market
Since transitioning away from being a self-regulatory body, the Confederation of Insurance Brokers is focusing on redeveloping the city as a ‘key hub’ for the Asian (re)insurance sector.
