Australia’s insurers retain more risk as rates rise
July 9 2021 by Nick Ferguson
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Higher retentions by reinsurers drive investment in granular data, modelling: Moody’s Michael Steel
- December 18
While modellers have embraced AI, insurers remain cautious despite growing recognition of its benefits, says the general manager of the risk analytics provider.
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Energy transition needs pragmatism over good intentions, says WTW’s Au
- December 17
The broker’s regional climate practice lead calls for a nuanced approach which recognises the realities of moving to net zero within realistic time frames.
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New capital focusing on specialty rather than general reinsurance: Guy Carpenter’s Priebe
- December 16
"There's an increased focus around creating and delivering specialised underwriting expertise with capital really dedicated to maximising those opportunities," says the chairman of the reinsurance broker.
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GBA cooperation key to viable climate-related insurance development: HKIA’s Clement Cheung
- December 11
The Greater Bay Area could help the industry develop innovative products and services for the broader market, the HKIA chief executive said at the Asian Insurance Forum.
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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.
