IAG hikes rates substantially in New Zealand and Australia
June 15 2023 by Andrew Tjaardstra
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Stable pricing trend for Asia Pacific reinsurers in 2024: Fitch
- October 15
The report also stated that the rising frequency and severity of extreme weather events could increase reinsurance claims, potentially disrupting recent pricing stability.
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Jerris Fong returns to QBE as head of pricing for Asia
- October 4
Fong was previously quantitative insights manager based in Sydney before he left the carrier in 2022. In his new role he will relocate to Singapore and report to Jeremy Lau, chief underwriting officer for Asia.
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ARPC to raise premium rates for cyclone reinsurance pool
- September 30
The 2024 pricing review of the cyclone pool premium rates targets the introduction of premium discounts for strata properties and maintaining the price algorithm to rate for new addresses registered since the previous review and address insurer feedback to make the pricing algorithm more consistent with market practise.
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Typhoon Yagi to drive reinsurance premium, deductible increases in Vietnam and beyond
- September 23
Premiums increases that will allow the carriers to cover costs and mitigate future risks are likely to be particularly evident in high-risk areas, such as coastal provinces in the north.
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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.
