‘Insurers need to take more risks’: Axa’s de Courtois
October 15 2024 by Jon Guy-
BESS-wary markets look for leadership to bind risks
- October 11
Renewables specialist GCube's CEO says the market has to facilitate insurance on a more consistent approach as more projects appear around the world.
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Hurricane Milton’s strength and track makes a revision of APAC renewals a near certainty
- October 10
Insured losses from the “catastrophic” storm is predicted to top US$60bn as it heads for populous Tampa, which will complicate the upcoming renewals.
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Regulatory recognition key for MGAs to take off in Asia
- October 8
Tech-enabled MGAs are gaining ground in China and climate change is spurring innovations in Australia, but their success hinges on supervisory approaches.
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Carriers hop back on crypto bandwagon as local regulations, attractive rates beckon
- October 7
While more (re)insurance providers have entered the market, the industry needs to guard against loose underwriting and opportunistic capacity.
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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.