Analysis

Singapore targets private wealth managers for ILS investment

July 16 2024

SGX has listed seven ILS so far in 2024 and the MAS said issuers from India and Africa are considering Singapore as a domicile.

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Japan's big 3 non-life insurers see FY23 profits surge despite year of probes and controversies

July 11 2024

Reduced cat losses, overseas performance contribute to profit results, but GIA Chairman says changes are needed on industry fundamentals.

Nine Asia Pac insurers to implement ICS framework by end of 2024

July 11 2024

Insurers including QBE, Tokio Marine, and Prudential will be subject to the new IAIS standard which will be applied in a two stage process starting in 2026.

Lack of new reinsurers signals departure from historical trends: AM Best

July 9 2024

Despite most profitable period in 30 years, market conditions have created barriers for new reinsurance entrants.

Stability returns to Australian property segment in 1/7 renewals

July 9 2024

Benign catastrophe losses over the previous 12 months meant flat, or even reduced pricing, for Antipodean insurers.

Howden cuts global cyber insurance market growth estimate

July 5 2024

Global cyber insurance market growth stalled in 2023 as US premiums saw their first ever decline, but opportunities exist in Asia Pac’s underserved SME sector.