Insurance

ILS market expands to $46b amidst rising reinsurance prices

Investors have reaped substantial benefits from wider risk margins.

Global reinsurers increase natural catastrophe exposure by 14%

In 2023, global insured losses from natural catastrophes reached $108b.

Miller names new sports and entertainment head for APAC

Krishnan's previous roles include positions at the Singapore Sports Council and ESPN STAR Sports.

Hong Kong’s insurance premiums climb 5.1% YoY in H1 2024

Both long-term and general business recorded YoY growths.

Reinsurers see 6% growth in premiums

Reinsurers faced changes driven primarily by the implementation of IFRS 17.

Japan’s Shanshan brings major losses

The typhoon reached peak intensity on 27 August.

Asian insurers shift to private credit amidst new RBC rule

APAC insurers allocate an average of 6.4% of their portfolios to illiquid credit.

Allianz Life enhances employee benefits in Malaysia

Some of the benefits include priority admission and cashless outpatient radiotherapy treatment.

IFRS shifts AM Best’s reinsurance list

Munich Re topped this year’s rankings with $32.9b in revenue.

Over 4,000 BFSI assets wrongly exposed in SEA

About 300 internet-facing assets can be exploited.