Thailand non-life premiums up 3.5% despite economic slowdown
May 21 2021 by InsuranceAsia News
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P&C insurers in Asia have much higher equity risks than US peers: Moody’s
- October 15
Equity risks accounted for 32% and 24% of total required capital for Chinese and Taiwanese insurers and for 33% for Japanese insurers, compared to 10% for US carriers, according to Moody's latest Capital Tool analysis.
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WTW hands Ivy Lee an expanded role of Asia food and beverage industry leader
- October 14
Singapore-based Lee will focus on developing bespoke risk financing solutions for complex F&B organisations across Asia while also retaining her current role as head of property for the region.
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Samsung P&C China to post underwriting losses for next two years: S&P Global
- September 27
S&P Global Ratings affirmed its "A" rating on the insurer with a "stable" outlook under its revised capital model.
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India may consider a new turnaround plan for three general insurers: report
- September 24
While solvency ratio, consistently high claims ratios and losses or low profitability were the concerns that need to be addressed by the state-owned carriers, the government is likely to provide fiscal support to companies showing profits.
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HSBC Asset Management | The hunt for diversification and performance revitalizes appetite for Asian currency bonds
With diversification and performance high on investors’ agendas, it seems a good time for global portfolios to revive allocations in Asian local currency bonds – including Hong Kong dollar (HKD) bonds.
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PineBridge Investments | Why Asian insurers are exploring private credit and CLOs
The recent rollout of risk-based capital regimes across Asia calls for a closer alignment between insurers’ assets and liabilities. We explore potential ways to maintain a healthy investment yield and robust returns on regulatory capital.
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Peak Re | Emerging Asia middle class: A catalyst for change
Rising demand for elderly care and women driving consumption growth mandate carriers to develop precise solutions to meet customer expectations.
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Guy Carpenter | Private equity’s reshaping of the Asian life sector has further to run
PE-backed reinsurers provide access to asset classes and investment expertise that often don’t exist within the traditional carriers themselves.
