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- May 19 2022
Are insurers modelling port risk in Asia in the right way?
Singapore and some other ports may be less of a risk than statistics suggest.
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- May 18 2022
Singapore’s (re)insurance sector looks beyond Covid
Overseas talent has remained in the Lion City although another partial lockdown could derail this.
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- May 17 2022
Cyber capacity in Asia keeps shrinking as rates harden
By some estimates capacity has shrunk by 50% over the past two years.
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- May 11 2022
AUB gains Asia, Lloyd’s scale with Tysers deal
Around 17% of Tysers' GWP last year came from Asia as it looks to double headcount in Singapore.
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- May 10 2022
Swiss Re upbeat on Asia despite Q1 losses
The reinsurer took a hit from nat cats in Australia, but Victor Kuk sees demand recovery in Asia.
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- May 6 2022
Allianz’s climate shift to be felt in APAC
Oil and gas capacity is set to shrink faster amid war in Ukraine and dire warnings from the IPCC.
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- May 5 2022
Hardening cycle keeps traditional insurers from Asian crypto
Lack of competition is an opportunity for brokers and insurers.
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- May 3 2022
Sompo targets Asian P&C expansion
Asia president Julian James discusses plans to develop in the region.
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- April 26 2022
Can Hong Kong bounce back as an insurance hub?
Overseas talent important to help keep underwriting authority and knowledge in the city.
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- April 22 2022
Capacity squeeze in coal has pushed rates up by a third in Asia
Asian (re)insurers asked to fill the void as European and US ones move out.
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- April 21 2022
Capacity remains strong for Asia’s renewable energy boom
Major Singapore and Indonesia solar project signed as insurers tested by new technologies in hardening market.
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- April 19 2022
Asian ILS off to a slow start in 2022
After a record 2021, issuance of insurance-linked securities totalled just US$262m in Q1.
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- April 13 2022
Asia’s agri market sees parametric growth
The sector is faced with a significant protection gap that needs more innovative underwriting.
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- April 12 2022
China: Lure of cross-border reinsurance grows on nat cat spike
Players - including Allianz Re, Swiss Re and Peak Re - set to benefit.
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- April 11 2022
Net-zero affecting capacity in Asia
Brokers say that net-zero commitments are starting to affect pricing.
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- April 6 2022
China’s liability market grows as motor premiums slow
While the legal system isn't as favourable, there is plenty of room for product innovation.
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- April 1 2022
Fires, Covid and war weigh on marine lines in Asia
Tanker fires in Thailand, China lockdowns and war in Ukraine make for a gloomy outlook.
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- March 30 2022
WTW looks for fresh opportunities in Asia as last year’s setbacks are forgotten
The region will continue to play a pivotal role for the firm's growth strategy, says the new head of broking for Asia.
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- March 29 2022
Asia events market tries to shrug off pandemic hits
There are signs of life but Covid-19 connected cover is not an option unless governments are involved.
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- March 24 2022
Asia MGA plans hampered by regulatory roadblock
The sector had a stellar 2021, but moving beyond traditional markets will not be easy.
