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WTW's new parametric policy protects vulnerable South Pacific reefs

The coverage allows for rapid payouts, supporting reef recovery efforts and community assistance activities following cyclones. 

WTW's new parametric policy protects vulnerable South Pacific reefs

The coverage allows for rapid payouts, supporting reef recovery efforts and community assistance activities following cyclones. 

Orderly 2024 reinsurance renewals show stability amid industry concerns: S&P Global

Reinsurers are showing interest in the property catastrophe business, benefiting primary insurers. 

AXIS Capital's 2023 net income soars 79.2% to $346m

Its book value per diluted common share witnessed an uptick to $54.06.

RenaissanceRe reports $2.5b 2023 net income

Its underwriting income stands at $1.6b.

Only 5% of real estate investors confident about having proper insurance

According to a WTW report, 64% of real estate managers struggle to secure suitable insurance in hardening market.

Leonteq extends digital offerings to insurers

The platform allows real-time monitoring.

What are the five most pressing risks in Asia this 2024?

FM Global spell out ways businesses can build resilience in the anticipated risks of 2024.

Chubb's 2023 profits soar 72.1% YoY

Life Insurance net premiums written increased by 51.5% to $5.47b,

AI deepfakes emerge as new threat in insurance fraud, warns Kennedys report

Geopolitical risks due to deglobalisation, driven by a fragile geopolitical landscape also pose as a threat for the industry.

HDI Global deploys generative AI for legal, content, and claims analysis

The AI solution is aimed at supporting the company’s staff for process augmentation.

Marsh McLennan’s 2023 revenue climbs 10%

Risk, insurance and consulting services contributed to the YoY performance.

Gallagher's revenue surges 20% in Q4’23

A total of 50 acquisitions happened for the year, higher than the 36 in 2022.

Int’l association establishes roadmap, prioritises ICS

The roadmap pans out five high-level goals with key projects and objectives.

Howden Asia reels in new chief client officer

Mike Baker will collaborate with Howden’s multinational client practice.

Prudential appoints new non-executive director and announces committee changes

Mark Saunders will become a non-executive director whilst Jeanette Wong will take over chair of the audit committee from David Law.

Sun Life expands private health services to HNW market

High-net-worth clients in Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan will have access to US-based PinnacleCare.

Only six out of 10 companies believe employees are fit to use modern tech

Insurance companies said using multiple systems includes high costs, inefficiency, and time and resource consumption.