Taiping Re debuts US$35m cat bond in Hong Kong
January 2 2025 by Mithun Varkey
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The industry has to be nimble in dealing with climate risks: Swiss Re’s Lubomir Varbanov
- December 3
The key challenge and opportunity for the market is the need for multilateral development banks to adapt to evolving risks, particularly those related to climate change.
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Australia’s proposed reforms would boost insurers’ credit profiles: Fitch
- November 20
The proposed reforms which include insurers buying all-perils reinsurance coverage and lowering reinstatement requirements, effective June 2026, would encourage carriers to explore alternative reinsurance arrangements such as cat bonds, the rating agency said.
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Asia presents vast potential for third-party capital: Peak Re’s Reynolds
- November 7
The Asia Pacific region, with its exposure to numerous natural perils, offers vast opportunities for employing third-party capital, including ILS.
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‘Bright future’ for structured solutions in APAC as awareness grows: Guy Carpenter
- November 4
Bridging the gap between risk appetites of cedents and reinsurers is a key theme for the market, says Guy Carpenter’s Hussain Ahmad.
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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.
