Singapore insurers face elevated Middle East war risk on marine exposure, S&P says
APAC insurers are well positioned to absorb Middle East-related stresses, but insurers in Singapore stand out owing to their position as a major shipping and insurance hub.
Iran conflict poses limited near-term ratings risk for global insurers, Fitch says
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.
Chubb named lead underwriter for DFC's US$20bn Gulf marine reinsurance facility
Chubb's selection marks a key operational step, but fresh attacks on vessels leave lingering questions over the facility's ability to restore near-normal shipping flows.
Asia drives global cargo insurance growth but trade fragmentation reshapes risk landscape
Asian markets generated 60% of worldwide cargo insurance growth last year, but a new economic order is emerging in the region's shipping industry.
