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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.
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- March 22 2022
Bridging Asia’s environmental liability insurance gap
Tightening regulations and heightened awareness are driving demand in a complex risk environment.
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- March 17 2022
AGCS targets 10% GWP growth in Asia: global CFO
The specialty player is exploring new partnerships in the region, says Claire-Marie Coste-Lepoutre.
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- March 15 2022
Markel targets US$100m GWP in Asia
Simon Wilson, president of the firm's international arm, has articulated future plans.
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- March 14 2022
Chinese insurers face US delisting
China Life among firms that could be kicked off US stock exchanges amid audit dispute.
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- March 11 2022
Hannover Re APAC profits up 66%
Strong growth came despite competition from China’s new state-owned agriculture reinsurer.
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- March 10 2022
Electric car insurance: profitability concerns persist
As a new dawn greets Asia’s motor industry, a dearth of data presents underwriting challenges.
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- March 9 2022
India privacy law to hit cyber, D&O policies
The need to comply with new rules will increase company exposure to data breaches.
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- March 4 2022
Rivals circle Axa’s S$150m motor business
After HSBC purchase, without a new bancassurance partner, competitors sense opportunity in the Lion City.
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- March 3 2022
Ukraine invasion heightens marine risk in Asia
Evolving sanctions and snap decisions by global giants mean (re)insurers are assessing their risks hourly.
