WTW launches parametric protection for South Pacific coral reefs
February 5 2024 by Kristina Shperlik
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Rokstone launches global multi-peril parametric offering with US$10m facility
- November 20
The MGA has partnered with NormanMax Lloyd’s Syndicate 3939 to launch to cover earthquake, hurricane, tropical cyclone and typhoon risks, with further perils including floods set to be added next year.
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HDI Global’s ART unit eyes Asia expansion under new leadership
- October 23
The carrier’s specialist unit HDI Enablers is looking to expand into Malaysia following the appointment of Eric Joly-Pottuz as head.
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Seadrif’s Typhoon Yagi pay out in Laos tops US$3m
- October 1
The extended flood impact triggered a second parametric payout of US$2.25 million on September 30, just a week after the initial pay out of US$750,000 was made to the ministry of finance.
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Parametrics can complement reinsurers’ capital protection platforms
- September 27
Guy Carpenter’s Jeremy Waite discusses how index-based products can fill the protection gap left by indemnity insurance from deductibles, excluded perils, scarce capacity and contingent business interruption.
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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.
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PineBridge Investments | Why Asian insurers are exploring private credit and CLOs
The recent rollout of risk-based capital regimes across Asia calls for a closer alignment between insurers’ assets and liabilities. We explore potential ways to maintain a healthy investment yield and robust returns on regulatory capital.
