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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.
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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.
