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Fitch sees QBE outlook steady on higher profits and lower risk
Fitch sees QBE outlook steady on higher profits and lower risk
It cited continued operational strength and reduced earnings volatility as key drivers.
Insured losses reach $70b in H1 2025: Guy Carpenter
The second quarter saw a levelling off in losses.
Marsh reports 6% rise in captive premiums to $77b in 2024
Marsh has assisted in forming nearly 500 new captives, including 92 in 2024.
Auto insurers under strain from high-tech repairs
Fixing EVs is expensive, leading many to declare these as a loss.
HDI Global SE appoints two senior executives for risk finance division
Nelson Castellanos has been named a Vice President and Fabien Guilhot has been appointed a director.
Allianz Commercial names new regional head of Liability
He also joins from Allianz Insurance Singapore.
MCIS Life: Pioneering sustainability in Malaysia
The company is redefining responsible business through efforts like the Legacy Forest, Purple Truck mobile health unit, and ESG-driven insurance solutions.
Cost, insurance limits threaten global progress in HIV treatment
Japan’s lack of generic PrEP options has made therapies inaccessible to most patients.
IAIS expects insurers to weather 2025 with solid reserves
Risks also led to wider corporate bond spreads and declines in asset and commodity prices.
Allianz appoints Pivný as CFO for Asia Pacific region
Pivný was most recently CFO of Allianz Poland.
Manulife survey finds independence outweighs lifespan amongst priorities
All respondents either own or intend to buy insurance.
Parametric insurance sees 12.6% CAGR through 2034
China is expected to be one of the fastest-growing parametric insurance markets.
Willis appoints Daphne Duan as Asia risk consulting director
She joins Willis from Marsh Asia.
Why renewables remain a challenge for insurers
The market has a mixed record of delivering profits to insurers.
Allianz Commercial names Nina Simons as global head of MidCorp underwriting
Simons has been with Allianz for 15 years.
Deloitte sees AI aiding insurers in climate risk resilience
AI could prevent around $70b in infrastructure losses yearly.
Why 6 in 10 Gen Zs don’t feel financially secure
But emergency savings has gained traction amongst the generation.
Commentary
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