Reinsurers not misreading climate risk threat, says GIC Re
October 1 2021 by Nick Ferguson
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Hong Kong’s H1 FY26 general insurance gross premiums up 9.1% to US$8bn, driven by offshore reinsurance
- October 23
Underwriting profit soared 253% to US$740m as onshore pecuniary loss business in the direct segment recovered from a loss of US$38m to a profit of US$395m.
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Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Champi skirts eastern coast
- October 23
It is the 30th typhoon in the Pacific this year as El Nino's impact continues to be felt across the region.
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Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Champi skirts eastern coast
- October 23
It is the 30th typhoon in the Pacific this year as El Nino's impact continues to be felt across the region.
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Malaysian central bank extends RHB-Tokio Marine insurance merger deadline to February
- October 23
RHB Insurance proposes to merge with the Japanese insurer's Malaysian unit, with RHB retaining a 35% stake.
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Beazley | Navigating geopolitical risks at sea
Maritime shipping faces growing geopolitical threats—missiles, drones, GPS interference, and cyber sabotage—requiring better intelligence, crew welfare, and resilience measures.
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Zurich | Why resilience will define the winners of Asia’s clean energy transition
Planning for future conditions from the outset can improve operational reliability, reduce potential disruption and protect long-term asset value.
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Sedgwick | Captives in Asia: From Niche Solution to Strategic Risk Platform
Captive insurance has evolved from niche tool to strategic risk infrastructure in Asia, with connected claims data seen as key to unlocking its full value.
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BlackRock | Rethink the rules: how TAA and ETFs are reshaping portfolio construction
BlackRock's Daniel Caderas and MSCI's Raman Aylur Subramanian explain why tactical asset allocation (TAA) and exchange-traded funds (ETF) have become essential as global markets fragment and static allocations lose their reliability.
