Editor's choice – (Re)in Asia

Editor’s choice

More research needed to integrate impact of chronic climate change into underwriting

September 27 2024

Lots of cash has been invested to understand the acute impact of climate change, but chronic effects such as higher temperatures need more attention.

China and Vietnam's estimated US$12.6bn in economic Yagi losses highlights regional protection gap

September 27 2024

Guy Carpenter's post-event report demonstrates significant impact of Yagi, but only a fraction is covered by insurance.

ICA calls for QLD stamp duty reform to help reduce insurance premiums

September 26 2024

Currently, residents of Queensland are paying dual tax on insurance policies and next state government should eliminate stamp duty, says Insurance Council of Australia.

Consumer demand driving digital shift in Korean insurance

September 26 2024

Embedded insurance products are proliferating but human relationships remain vital to selling and underwriting insurance.

East Asian insurers and regulators urged to ramp up collaboration on sustainability

September 26 2024

Hard-hitting panel at EAIC urged greater unity across East Asian insurers to incorporate better sustainability practices.

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Ardonagh’s AU$2.3bn acquisition of PSC receives overwhelming shareholder approval

September 26 2024

Ardonagh Group says it expects the merger to help it attain a stronger global position in retail specialty, and wholesale broking markets.

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Lockton elevates Lim to Singapore CEO as Boles transitions to Regional role as Head of ProFin, Asia

September 26 2024

Current Singapore Chief Exec Fred Boles (right) to take up new role as Asia Head of ProFin from Oct 1, with CCO Devel Lim (left) succeeding him as Singapore CEO.

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Blackpanda raises US$6.7m, integrates Blackpanda Underwriting

September 26 2024

The cyber response business officially integrate its security and MGA business under one banner, and will use Series A extension funding to enhance IR-1 solution.

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.

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Insurers need to embrace tech to manage volatility, with industry on cusp of a new "golden age": EAIC panellists

September 25 2024

Growth is harder for many insurers in Asia and elsewhere, as the post-pandemic environment has become far more complicated, experts pointed out.

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Insurance firms look to new talent strategies to fill projected "big hole"

September 25 2024

Peak Re CEO Franz-Josef Hahn warns of looming gap, with Hahn and other experts emphasising the need to attract diverse talent, develop individuals, and redefine what a role in insurance means.

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