Insurance
Aon becomes first member with risk capital capabilities in greenhouse gas association
Aon becomes first member with risk capital capabilities in greenhouse gas association
It targets to assist clients in decarbonisation efforts.
Macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties cast shadows on APAC insurer confidence
Norton Rose Fulbright’s Anna Tipping emphasises adaptability and risk mitigation as keys to resilience of APAC insurers.
Great Eastern collaborates with telco for home insurance plan
The insurer and Singtel unveiled a plan which covers various residential housing types.
SG’s property insurance to stay afloat in 2023 – GlobalData
Disciplined underwriting and well-diversified portfolios will support profitability, an analyst said.
Moody’s RMS assembles cyber insurance steering group
It includes industry giants such as Munich Re and Gallagher Re.
Lockton names Piers Hughes as regional head of insurance
He has been in the industry for more than two decades.
Allianz Malaysia unveils three more Rahmah insurance products
The insurer now has five products under its Rahmah Insurance porftolio.
India’s non-life premiums trip over bad crop insurance in August
The sector is seen to grow 13% to 15% in the medium term.
Incentivising underwriting and investment in nature’s resiliency could be beneficial – ICA
Insurers can draw concepts from the TNFD framework for better strategies.
FM Global unveils $350m resilience credit for climate protection
It is designed to provide added protection against extreme weather events.
Hannover Re expects better pricing conditions in Asian markets
Select primary insurers may raise their retentions to offset increased reinsurance costs.
AXA XL appoints new head of mid-market for APAC & Europe
She has been with AXA since 2012.
Australia’s historic natural disasters would lead to bigger financial costs today – ICA
The council urges for better investment in resilience and mitigation measures.
Aon taps Jeff Plein as COO for APAC
He will be a part of the Aon Asia-Pacific Executive Committee.
Boston Consulting Group urges health insurers to do better
There are six critical questions insurers must ask themselves to stay aligned.
APAC’s biggest insurers show strong capitalisation: Fitch Ratings
They also meet the regulatory solvency and financial leverage criteria for high ratings.
Softening of capacity constraints could bring an ‘orderly’ reinsurance renewals in 2024
Aon forecasts reinsurers to have a strong performance in 2023.
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