NEMA welcomes new members to HIP group, which was originally formed to help tackle insurance affordability and resilience in response to natural hazards.
AM Best's APAC reinsurance composite shows combined ratio improved from 94.5% in 2022 to 91.6% in 2023, off the back of favourable earnings and absence of major cat events.
Low attachment points mean losses unlikely to impact domestic carrier's capital, with reinsurance appetite for regional nat cat risks to be tested at 1/1 renewals.
Reinsurer says it expects generally stable prices and conditions, but Asia regions may see carriers opt for increased retention to manage potential reinsurance rate hikes.
