Reinsurance
Munich Re taps new CEO for Beijing operations
Munich Re taps new CEO for Beijing operations
He will succeed Steven Chang who will retire in March.
Reinsurers set to achieve sub-90% combined ratios: Gallagher Re
The property catastrophe market saw reduced risk-adjusted pricing.
Reinsurance contract structure for 2025/26 policy year finalised
The group maintains three private placements.
Insurers brace for volatile earnings in 2025
Reinsurance demand during the renewals was fueled by volatile loss experiences.
Taiping Re launches dual-perils CAT bond in Hong Kong
The bond features a three-year term.
Munich Re eyes $6.3b net profit in 2025
The company expects group insurance revenue to reach $67.2b.
Tune Protect Re stabilises post-COVID with strong returns: AM Best
Its balance sheet is expected to remain solid in the medium term.
Insurers plan increased use of facultative reinsurance by 2025
Yet, over half of decision makers identified capacity as a major obstacle.
QHR Life Reinsurance drives strong underwriting: AM Best
The company’s capital and surplus increased by 4.3% to $500m in 2023.
Swiss Re aims for $4.4b profit in 2025
Life & Health Reinsurance (L&H Re) unit aims for a net income of $1.6b.
Singapore Re sees positive shift in underwriting
Thanks to favourable claims experience and business growth.
International Association of Insurance Supervisors sees stable 2025
Supervisors are implementing stress testing and contingency planning to mitigate risks.
Aerospace insurance capacity outstrips rate adjustments: WTW
The fourth quarter sees about 70% of global annual airline premiums renewed.
Malaysian Re benefits from favourable pricing, tighter practices
Its underwriting performance rebounded sharply in FY 2024.
China Re's profitability consistent over five years: AM Best
Under IFRS 17 and IFRS 9, consolidated capital and surplus rose by 4.8% to $14.4b.
PT Tugu Reasuransi records $7m net profit in H1 2024
The company holds an 11% market share in Indonesia's reinsurance sector.
Global reinsurance poised for growth amidst high interest rates
Higher attachment points in property reinsurance have limited loss frequency.
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