Property and motor to drive growth for Thai Re in 2025: Fitch
January 13 2025 by InsuranceAsia News
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Economic troubles, geopolitical instability and climate change major challenges for the (re)insurance market in 2025
- January 13
The headwinds are forcing the (re)insurers to adjust their pricing strategies, enhance risk assessment models and focus on sustainable investments, market sources told IAN.
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Malaysia’s Etiqa to maintain strong performance through disciplined underwriting, pricing: AM Best
- January 13
The rating agency has affirmed the financial strength rating of a- (excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (excellent) for Malaysian carrier Etiqa General Insurance with a stable outlook.
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2024 third costliest year on record with US$140bn insured losses: Munich Re
- January 9
Japan earthquake, Typhoon Yagi and China floods were the largest events in Asia, aggregating to US$4.5bn in insured losses.
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Munich Re to hand Beijing branch reins to Adrian Goh, Steven Chang set to retire
- January 9
Goh's appointment will be effective from April 1, with Chang to retire at the end of March.
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AXA XL | Low and no-cost cybersecurity actions for companies
Considering the increasing frequency of attacks, the evolving threat landscape, including the use of AI to launch more sophisticated attacks, companies today can’t afford to ignore the possibility of being targeted by cybercriminals.
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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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Sedgwick | To Handle CAT Claims Well, Multi-Step Preparation is Key
When it comes to risk, it’s not a matter of “if” it’s a matter of “when” an event will occur.
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HSBC Asset Management | Is it time to relook at Asian currency bonds?
With diversification and performance high on investors’ agendas, it seems a good time for global portfolios to revive allocations in Asian local currency bonds – including Hong Kong dollar (HKD) bonds.
