Aaron Woolner

Flood Risk could divert Vietnam's high income ambitions says Fitch

January 17 2024

Vietnam's 2045 high-income aspirations are at risk due to severe flood threats from its extensive coastline and river deltas, impacting economic stability and foreign direct investments.

China’s US$140bn infrastructure spending plan a boost for P&C insurers says Swiss Re

January 12 2024

Infrastructure investments totaling CNY 800bn (US$140bn) are anticipated to strengthen China's P&C sector amidst a stabilising property market, says the reinsurer.

2024 Regulatory Roadmap: Hong Kong and Indian insurers prepare for change

January 11 2024

Major regulatory changes will be limited in mature Asia Pac insurance markets in 2024 but carriers need to prepare for rules around the use of AI in their businesses

2024 Outlook

January 10 2024

Cyber risks and AI will be in focus for (re)insurers in 2024 as the industry looks forward to 12 months of interest rate and regulatory stability.

GHG emissions disclosures of 'limited use' in near term says Moody's

January 9 2024

Regional and global GHG emissions disclosure standards are currently not harmonised making comparisons difficult.

Munich Re: multi-year view needed on Nat Cat profitability

December 19 2023

Firm's CFO told analysts that while a single event could wipe out a year’s profits the sector was stable over the longer term.

Asia asset intensive reinsurance market set to expand

December 14 2023

Market poised for growth, driven by increased global interest and regulatory shifts in solvency and accounting standards.

Asian insurers face six-year wait for reliable carbon emission disclosures

December 13 2023

With IFRS S1 and S2 looming, (re)insurers grapple with estimating risks contained in underwriting and investment portfolios.

Taiwan further eases regulatory strain on local insurers

December 12 2023

Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission unveils new transitional measures to support insurers before adoption of stricter RBC and accounting standards in 2026.

Inflation hits Asean insurers’ personal lines business

December 6 2023

Asean Pulse Report shows soaring inflation and parts costs are leading insurers to tighten terms and raise premiums.

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