Reinsurance

Life reinsurance market faces offshore annuity surge

Asset managers are backing new entrants focused on legacy blocks
1 day ago

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.
4 days ago

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.

Aon taps 40-year market veteran for ReSpecialty property team

He will report to Dustin Fabbian, senior broker of Aon’s property leadership team.

Reinsurance strength helps CTPI HK absorb major fire losses

AM Best projects that CTPI HK’s capital position will remain solid.

Swiss Re appoints Nicole Pieterse as next chief people officer

She has held senior HR roles across the financial services industry.

Labuan Re cuts processing time and boosts system performance

The new platform cut batch job processing times by up to 80%. 

Hong Kong reinsurers to absorb significant claims from Wang Fuk Court fire

It may trigger premium adjustments or stricter terms and conditions.