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- March 18 2025
‘More players, more capacity, more specialisation’: Asia renewables market set to shine as green transition gathers pace
Recent months have seen new high-profile entrants into the Asia renewables market, with further capacity growth and product innovation on the table for 2025 and beyond.
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- March 17 2025
Just the tip of a liability iceberg as PFAS risks become apparent, but legal reform roadblocks remain
Firms are set to be drawn into litigation, but changes to the law in Australia are unlikely as they could potentially open the government to significant risks, according to a Sydney-based lawyer.
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- March 14 2025
Sompo’s restructuring to accelerate Japan commercial shift
Executives add details to the integration of the group's business into a global P&C platform from April 1.
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- March 11 2025
‘Significant’ claims in the thousands expected from Cyclone Alfred, could add to premium pressure despite downgrade
Impact zone of 'wide-ranging event' spans over 500km, covering heavily populated areas between southeast Queensland and parts of northern New South Wales, with over 9,000 claims already lodged.
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- March 7 2025
Glass ceiling showing cracks in evolving APAC as region’s women eye equal opportunities for all
As the world marks International Women's Day, female insurance leaders reflect on the strides made and the ongoing challenges that remain in the region.
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- March 6 2025
Storm in a teacup? Market divided over underwriting solar risk for ‘unprepared world’
Modelled impact for Asia Pacific from a sudden and intense burst of radiation and energetic particles from the Sun is pegged at US$375bn and US$428bn for greater China.
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- March 5 2025
‘Any dollar trade could be risky’: sanction complications remain for insurers even as Trump mulls easing curbs
NorthStandard's head of external affairs Mike Salthouse discusses the impact of sanctions, the rise of shadow fleets, and the complexities of insuring maritime operations amid evolving geopolitical tensions.
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- March 3 2025
APAC fac demand set to thrive in 2025 as buyers seek solutions for mixed bag of old, new risks
Increased interest in cyber products anticipated as local market continues to mature and specialised products come onstream.
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- February 28 2025
Swiss Re’s 1.1 APAC renewals growth slows down
Reinsurer's 2% increase in regional premium volume this year contrasts the 5% growth reported in last year’s January 1 renewals.
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- February 27 2025
As ‘direction of travel’ shifts, attention turns to APAC terrorism pools in wake of UK changes
Decision by Pool Re to move to a more commercial model poses questions for Australian and Indian schemes.
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- February 26 2025
‘Untainted appetite’, capacity remains for aviation programs despite high-profile losses
Aviation (re)insurance sector remains a buyer’s market, although uncertainty remains following high-profile losses in the US and South Korea.
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- February 25 2025
Drive for data to plug flood modelling holes continues as risks rise for Asia
Region is most at risk from substantial rainfall changes, according to new research, but for many areas, detailed data is still not accessible.
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- February 24 2025
Auto-fac market ‘not yet at scale for treaty purchase’, but ‘not dumping ground for bad risks’
Facility is emerging as a vital instrument to place risks that do not fit into existing treaties, Gallagher Re, Markel and Swiss Re say.
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- February 20 2025
Time to take plunge on new risk pools as dangers mount, brokers say, but ‘major questions exist’
Lockton Re and Howden Re highlight cyber risks and the wake-up call following the Los Angeles wildfires.
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- February 19 2025
P&I renewals ‘softer than anticipated’ despite claims, geopolitical pressures
Clubs are seeing moderate rate increases while terms and conditions remain stable, but expect strong growth driven by Asia.
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- February 17 2025
MS&AD accelerates, while Tokio Marine, Sompo see overseas topline growth moderate in Q3 FY24
MS&AD’s foreign subsidiaries grew NWP by a combined 25%, in contrast to the 1.2% growth posted by Tokio Marine’s international non-life businesses and 0.8% by Sompo’s overseas arms.
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- February 13 2025
As Trump plays a ‘treacherous trade game’, tariffs solve nothing, leading underwriter says
Sean Dalton, vice president of the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI), says the rising risks of an all-out trade war between the US and China are a huge concern for insurers and clients.
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- February 11 2025
Maritime decarbonisation efforts need liability certainty to stay on course amid ‘pressing challenge’
NorthStandard's loss prevention director for decarbonisation Mark Smith calls for clarity in regulation and fuel, with decarbonising the world fleet on the agenda.
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- February 10 2025
Macau insurers prepare for costly RBC shift, advised to follow Hong Kong lead
As Macau gears up for the new risk-based capital regime set to replace the current solvency framework, domestic carriers may encounter operational hurdles and increased costs.
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- February 7 2025
Hannover Re’s 1.1 APAC premium growth flat as it ‘adjusts’ appetite
Primary rate increases have not been as pronounced in the region, with executive board member for P&C Sven Althoff telling IAN that the reinsurer is 'watching carefully'.
