Lonpac’s outlook remains stable on strong underwriting results: AM Best
November 30 2023 by Georgina Lee-
MNK Group launches reinsurer in Labuan, appoints CEO
- October 7
The London-based insurance group's new Asia-focused carrier, to be called Mekong Re, will see Rajguru K taking the helm as chief executive.
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Crawford Malaysia names Mohammad Aminuddin as head of Pahang branch
- October 1
The loss adjuster has also brought in Nazirul Jabri Bin Roslee as senior adjuster as it looks to strengthen its capabilities ahead of the monsoon season.
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Q&A: Sustainability considerations a key theme for Asean carriers, says Malaysian Re’s Azhari
- September 27
The Malaysian reinsurer’s president and CEO Ahmad Noor Azhari lays out the regional insurance landscape and charts the carrier’s strategic ambitions in an exclusive chat with IAN.
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Port congestion cover demand surges as geopolitical tensions lead to Asian terminals overload
- September 3
As Red Sea attacks continue, the blockages in Singapore and Malaysia’s Port Klang and Tanjung Pelepas has led to supply chain disruptions, with nat cats making the regional risk landscape more complex.
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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.