APAC
Hannover Re expects better pricing conditions in Asian markets
Select primary insurers may raise their retentions to offset increased reinsurance costs.
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.
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.
Cover Genius redefines insurance with embedded protection technology
The insurtech eyes expansion in Asia, leveraging on the symbiotic relationship of digital and traditional insurance to tailor policies for diverse markets.
Six out of 10 Asians are financially aware, prioritising health and income security: Survey
Millennials are prioritising emergency savings more.
Only a smidge of the world’s insured economic losses belong to Asia
Global insured losses could surpass $400b, yearly.
APAC reinsurers’ capital stays robust, retro cost could drive underwriting volatility
Net premiums grew 8.1% year-over-year in 2022.
Guy Carpenter points out outliers to drive placement discussions before renewals
The industry is positioned for growth.
Asian insurers’ AI-readiness dictates their competitive advantage
Experts reveal why insurers that adapted AI earlier are now realising bigger extra earnings or cost reductions.
Swiss Re forecasts steady growth for non-life reinsurance
The reinsurance market is seen to return to a more sustainable level of risk-adjusted pricing.
APAC’s top pensions’ assets rise, global registers 12.9% dip
The region accounts for 26.4% of the total assets in the world’s 300 largest pension funds.
Risk professionals and strong financials are needed for reinsurance volatility
Risks in the reinsurance market are evolving, forcing the industry to innovate and leverage technology.
Allianz unveils net-zero transition plan
Allianz has already surpassed its 2025 GHG emission reduction target.
Manulife unveils new global head of gov’t relations
Her appointment will be effective on 16 October.
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