Alternative Risk Transfer

Diversification concerns slow cyber ILS market development

November 20 2024

Unlike nat cat risk, cyber perils could have an impact on the broader financial sector, potentially even depressing affected firm’s stock prices.

APRA eyes easing of GI reinsurance regulations

November 8 2024

Australian regulator invites feedback on changes, such as the potential easing of capital requirements and improved access to cat bonds.

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PCRIC, WTW renew Pacific Island policies with simplified parametric structure

November 7 2024

New simplified structures help to reduce reinsurance costs.

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Education and technology key to scaling parametric solutions: panellists

October 30 2024

Experts at Hong Kong Fintech Week discussed potential solutions to Asia's growing protection gap.

Lloyd’s, UNCDF to launch disaster resilience vehicle for Pacific Islands

October 25 2024

This launch aligns with MoU the entities signed in 2023, aiming to leverage insurance programmes to help address the protection gap in the region.

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Asia on the radar for HDI's ART unit as Eric Joly-Pottuz takes charge

October 23 2024

Joly-Pottuz, the new head of HDI Enablers, says business is interested in expanding alternative risk transfer solutions into Asia and the US.

Revised 2025 start date for Philippines Catastrophe Insurance Facility

October 22 2024

Michael Rellosa, Executive Director of the Philippines Insurance and Reinsurance Association (PIRA) says the use of fixed tariffs has hampered attempts to launch the PCIF.

Taiping Re mulls cat bond issuance

September 26 2024

Size of Asia’s catastrophe protection gap means that reinsurers in the region need to look at non-traditional capital sources.

China’s State Council issues position paper exploring use of cat bonds in disaster financing

September 26 2024

The position paper also includes directives to establish a development framework for the insurance sector by 2029.

AXA XL names Chris Caponigro as Head of Reinsurance Capital Management

September 16 2024

US-based Caponigro brings extensive experience to the role

India’s National Disaster Management Authority aiming to 'evangelise' use of parametric solutions

September 16 2024

NDMA wants to increase the use of parametric in the country, but warns issues like high premiums may hinder adoption.

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COSCO SHIPPING Captive ratings affirmed by AM Best, with three-year strategy on track

September 14 2024

The captive insurer’s strong financial ratings are underpinned by consistent net profits and robust capital growth, despite limited premium base.

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