Coface has appointed Carmen Chow as head of commercial for Hong Kong, effective 1 April 2026, the trade credit insurer announced in a media release on Wednesday.
Chow has worked at Coface for five years...
Fitch has identified correlated aggregation risk as the key near-term concern for specialty insurers, even as the agency maintains a broadly contained ratings outlook.
Marking its 60th anniversary this year, the company reported its most recent cumulative insured business exceeding HK$2.45 trillion (US$313bn), encompassing over 200 markets globally.
The trade credit insurer is rolling out liquidity aid, faster claims handling, and counterparty diversification support for firms exposed to markets around the Strait of Hormuz and Israel.
The budget outlines support for new insurance solvency rules and greater disclosure standards, but focus on growth sectors—such as low-altitude aviation and autonomous vehicles—will bring new opportunities...