Spring 2022
March 24 2022 by Yawar Tharia-
Full Capacity: Shifting tides of Asian reinsurance
- August 30
This week's newsletter discusses Sompo's acquisition of Aspen, Asian leadership changes at QBE, Scor's strategic transfer of its Singapore business, Willis' aggressive entry into the Japanese market, Typhoon Kajiki updates and the shifting tides of Asian reinsurance.
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QBE, Steadfast, Aon, Zurich: 8 APAC insurance people moves of the week
- August 29
Aon Re, Delta Insurance, Specialist Risk Group and Envest Group also made personnel changes over the last week.
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Howden Re hires Jonathan Yang as APAC director of fac reinsurance
- August 29
Singapore-based Yang joins from Marsh, where he had been a senior vice president since April 2021.
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Cat bond market enjoys record-breaking boom as ILS capacity hits US$121bn: Aon
- August 29
The 12 months to the end of June was the 'most active' period ever for the ILS market, according to Aon Securities’ annual ILS report.
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BHSI | Managing non-Asian exposure in long-tail lines
While US-exposed business can look attractive to Asian carriers, managing the volatility around the long-term results and the ability to model those losses are crucial, say BHSI’s Marc Breuil and Marcus Portbury.
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Allianz General | Allianz General combines innovative protection solutions while powering social good to lead Malaysian market
The insurer proactively addresses emerging risks and evolving customer protection needs while giving back to the community.
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Sedgwick | Asia’s Energy Transformation – Balancing Growth, Risk and Renewables
Energy market presents unique risks, especially in a region which includes China and Japan as well as developing nations like Vietnam and the Philippines.
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Beazley | Turbulent Waters: the maritime energy transition challenge
Businesses are facing a complex transition to non-carbon energy sources amid a push to achieve net-zero emissions for the marine sector by 2050.