P&I insurers to quit war risk cover for Russia and Ukraine from January 1
December 29 2022 by Kristina Shperlik-
Asian geopolitical threats cast a shadow in boardrooms
- June 11
Demand for political violence coverage continues to increase while reinsurance capacity and appetite are reducing over fears that escalation in the South China Sea could disrupt supply chains and trigger civil unrests.
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Skuld, Steamship and West P&I offer reinstatements as all clubs cancel Red Sea war cover
- February 19
Some of the other clubs are still exploring solutions to offer buy-back cover from the reinsurance markets; Gard has announced an extension of cover for crew liabilities.
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Alternative shipping routes create new risks for (re)insurers
- January 26
As vessels look for solutions to escalating Red Sea crisis, increasing costs, delays, piracy risks and dangers of regulatory action because of increased carbon emissions present challenges to carriers.
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Asia SRCC and terrorism market seeks further protection as unrest looms
- January 12
Underwriters unsettled by rising losses are looking to limit exposures with political and civil unrest risks going up in more than 50% of countries over the last 12 months.
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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.
