risk management

Energas Insurance faces performance pressure amidst rising claims frequency

Its underwriting performance improved in the first nine months of 2024.
2 days ago

Specialist Risk Group launches Asia operations with Singapore office

The company plans to apply its UK and Ireland business model to the region.
3 days ago

Australian firms expect financial crime surge in 2025

Only a fourth of firms admitted their programmes are adequately equipped.
3 days ago

KBFG China seen to keep consistent underwriting performance: AM Best

KBFG China’s operating performance is also expected to remain stable.
3 days ago

Chinese insurers may risk AI pitfalls with DeepSeek rollout

Insurers that fail to comply may face penalties.
4 days ago

Financial crime threats to rise in 2025, Kroll report warns

One of the primary drivers is the rapid advancement of AI.
4 days ago

Fubon Insurance seen to record profit rebound with stronger underwriting

Last year the insurer bagged $91m, a rebound from the net loss in 2023.
5 days ago

Warranty and Indemnity insurance in Asia surges, record policy placements

These policies provided over $7.8b in protection limits.

How prepared are Singapore’s SMEs for business interruption?

Only a fifth of businesses claim they have adequate insurance coverage.

65% of Hong Kong SMEs lack business interruption coverage

Rising property rental prices remained top concern for the second consecutive year.

Business insolvencies to rise by 5% in 2025: Allianz Trade

Insurers must brace for high interest rates, which could strain heavily leveraged sectors.

SINOSURE’s exposure to risky assets remains a concern, Fitch says

Capitalisation is expected to remain adequate to support underwriting expansion.

Gallagher Re launches index to track reinsurance pricing

It will report on pricing trends for Aggregate Excess of Loss reinsurance.  

Fidelity Life Assurance’s outlook remains stable, boosted by capital

AM Best expects the company to maintain adequate operating performance.

Kyobo Life’s stable outlook holds despite mounting liabilities: Fitch Ratings

Fitch also expects Kyobo Life's capital adequacy to recover.

Huatai P&C profitability improves as claims experience stabilises

Fitch expects the synergy between Chubb and Huatai P&C to strengthen over time.