Analysis

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Australian banks face potential A$200m risk from underinsured mortgages, says S&P

February 25 2025

Banks’ inability to monitor homeowners’ insurance coverage creates hidden risks for regional lenders, says S&P.

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P&I clubs hike premiums for sixth straight year amid surging claims

February 24 2025

Despite record-high free reserves, The majority of International Group P&I clubs increased rates between 4% to 7.5% in the Feb renewals.

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Japan insurer M&A deals eclipse Asia Pac market in 2024

February 21 2025

Nippon Life’s $8bn December move for Resolution Life was twice the size of five largest 2024 Asia Pac M&A deals combined.

Insurers prioritising existing MGA partnerships over acquisitions

February 19 2025

70% of global insurers expect their MGA-sourced premiums to grow, according to a survey by AM Best.

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SMEs grow to nearly 30% of APAC cyber premiums

February 13 2025

Guy Carpenter report shows APAC now accounts for about 10% of global cyber premiums, but warns region could face disproportionate losses in a catastrophic event.

Nippon Life ahead of GHG asset management emissions reduction targets

February 12 2025

Japanese firm reduced total amount of GHGs in its investment portfolio by 45.9% in FY 2023/24, compared to 2010.

Cat risk modelling puzzle for China’s booming EV insurance market

February 10 2025

Lithium-ion batteries are very vulnerable to flood risk compared with traditional petrol powered vehicles.

Asia cyber insurance claims rise as attack numbers increase

February 7 2025

Asian entities were particularly exposed to ransomware attacks in 2024.

Asia Pac Nat Cat insured losses below trend in 2024

January 28 2025

Typhoon Yagi was Vietnam's costliest storm on record, but total natural disaster figures were lower than 2023.

Japan’s insurers’ help drive share buybacks to record levels in 2024

January 27 2025

Corporates are expected to continue dismantling their network of cross shareholdings into 2025.

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