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- August 9 2022
Underwriters remain selective over APAC renewables
Despite a rapidly growing opportunity in the region, capturing profit can be tough.
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- August 8 2022
Australian floods dampen reinsurers’ H1 results as secondary perils drive losses
Munich Re, Swiss Re, Hannover Re and PartnerRe were among firms hit by the wild weather.
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- August 5 2022
Chubb bullish on Asia prospects after US$5.75bn M&A deal completes
CEO Evan Greenberg eyes cross-selling opportunities as Asia becomes a US$7.5bn region after Cigna deal.
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- August 4 2022
Asia helps ‘big three’ global brokers show Q2 resilience
Aon, Marsh and WTW defy weakening economic outlook and invest for regional growth.
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- August 3 2022
APAC (re)insurers prioritise pricing amid inflation pressure
APAC non-life GWP and rates will continue to climb, but the pace of growth is a mixed picture across the region.
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- August 2 2022
Asia political risk rates to rise as Ukraine crisis bites
Even fairly benign countries such as Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand could see hikes of 15-20%.
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- August 1 2022
MGA Rokstone eyes Asia cat market opportunity
The specialty player has regional capacity and wants to expand as pricing hardens and terms improve.
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- July 29 2022
Analysts raise silicosis market concerns as IAG strengthens reserves
As claims related to the lung disease rise, the years ahead could prove tricky for Australia's casualty sector.
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- July 28 2022
Capacity tight due to complex risks in Asia’s tech market
BI risks, data security concerns and past losses are contributing to more conservative underwriting.
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- July 26 2022
Inflation fears fuel interest in digital analytics for pricing
AGCS and other insurers in Asia are turning to digital tools to improve methodologies in turbulent times.
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- July 25 2022
India sets ambitious P&C growth target
Regulator's new chairman wants to increase non-life premiums by over US$100bn in only five years.
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- July 21 2022
Korean insurers draw coal criticism
Samsung F&M and Hyundai M&F under fire, but Kepco’s decision to exit coal signals change.
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- July 20 2022
More risk clarity key to China’s D&O capacity
China’s Securities Law has brought surging demand for D&O, as well as uncertainty.
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- July 19 2022
Suncorp to focus on insurance after bank sale
After ANZ deal, the Australian P&C player is set to invest in digital, product design and risk personalisation.
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- July 18 2022
PartnerRe acquisition gives Covéa Asia platform
With US$600m in Asian premiums the French mutual can capitalise on fast-growing markets.
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- July 15 2022
Australian renewals impacted by capital requirements
Gallagher Re's Cameron Green explains why buy-downs by insurers are still so popular.
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- July 14 2022
Chinese insurtech sector lures capital but not returns
Funding hit record high in Q1 despite underperformance of listed players.
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- July 13 2022
China heightens oversight as insurance assets bulk up
With the top four players controlling over half the market, any company failure is a huge risk to the economy.
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- July 12 2022
APAC free trade pact could boost premiums by US$29bn
With 16 countries involved, RCEP will increase demand across lines including marine, trade credit and engineering.
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- July 11 2022
Gallagher eyes North Asia expansion
The broking giant has set-up a new office in Hong Kong led by Irene Chiu and has ambitious plans.
