Reinsurance
GIFT City draws reinsurers as India offers 10-year tax holiday
GIFT City draws reinsurers as India offers 10-year tax holiday
The zone also provides exemptions on capital gains to attract offshore insurance capital.
MS Amlin takes over MSI UAE risk through new reinsurance pact
The deal is run via the Dubai branch and targets bank clients needing contract frustration cover.
Catastrophe losses strain reinsurers as 6-year $100b streak persists
Contract structures kept higher attachment points though some exclusions tightened.
South Korea eases retrocession paperwork as reinsurers lose direct consent
Primary insurers can now obtain policyholder approval on reinsurers’ behalf.
Malaysian Re may face pressure as AM Best warns of softening market
Earnings were described as robust in the first half of fiscal 2026.
MS Amlin promotes Sarah Wilson to head of Outwards Reinsurance
She joined the company from Tokio Marine Kiln.
Life reinsurance market faces offshore annuity surge
Asset managers are backing new entrants focused on legacy blocks
QBE Re taps 16-year veteran to run Greater China
The role is newly created.
Munich Re Thailand taps Chotima Puasiri as new chief
The regional non-life structure changes whilst a senior figure exits after nearly a decade in charge.
Howden Re flags Asia, Europe as top loss drivers
28 March left over 5,300 dead yet coverage was negligible in Myanmar due to under 5% uptake.
Chaucer appoints Les Loh as Singapore CEO
Loh joins from Guy Carpenter, where he led Southeast Asia and Korea.
Swiss Re overhauls flood model with Fathom data
Work follows Swiss Re’s December 2023 acquisition of Fathom.
Fitch flags 2026 profit easing for global reinsurers
Capital from traditional and alternative sources continues to exceed demand.
Trade barriers limit cross-border ASEAN reinsurance flows
ASEAN retains around 68% of non-life premiums overall, but retention varies widely.
Reinsurance prices fall at 1.1 renewals: Howden
The declines came despite higher attachment points and tighter terms.
Global reinsurer capital hits record $760b
In Asia-Pacific, rate cuts were close to 20% for accounts without losses.
S&P cites ongoing group backing for Sing Re’s stability
The agency noted that the guarantee only applies to reinsurance obligations.
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