Reinsurance

Allianz Partners establishes presence in GIFT City

It is the first foreign reinsurer to operate in the area.

Allianz Partners establishes presence in GIFT City

It is the first foreign reinsurer to operate in the area.

Canopius reels in new CEO for APAC, MENA

Soon Keen Lee is expected to join Canopius before the end of Q2’24.

Global non-life reinsurance market to see improved margins

The market witnessed a dramatic increase in average retentions on property reinsurance programmes.

Property catastrophe reinsurance sees ‘strong’ appetite on higher returns

At $670b, total global reinsurance capital is now close to the 2021 peak levels.

Reinsurers adopt risk-on strategy, boost capacity – Gallagher Re

Japanese catastrophe excess of loss programs showed consistent quoting.

Hanoi Re faces elevated expense ratio challenges – AM Best

As one of the two domestic reinsurers in Vietnam, Hanoi Re has a moderate underwriting risk.

Lloyd’s sees 11.6% gross written premiums surge in 2023

Its overall profit before tax stood at $13.5b.

Record-breaking Nat Cat causes $108b insured losses in 2023, says Swiss Re

Over the past 30 years, insured losses from Nat Cat have outpaced global economic growth

Korean Re faces downgrade risk amid shifting market dynamics

S&P hints at better assessments if Korean Re sustains strong performance and market leadership.

Munich Re HealthTech taps Bilal Ramadan as CEO

Ramadan succeeds Gerry Raftopoulos, who served the HealthTech arm for 28 years.

Miller names new head of operations for Asia

Frédérique Champvillard will spearhead the firm's expansion in the region with a particular emphasis on enhancing client service.

Rishi Mehra to lead Aon India

Mehra was previously Chief Financial Officer for Asia and Greater China.

New reinsurance guidelines spotlight Indian insurers' capital management

The IRDAI is actively considering introducing collaterals within the Indian insurance industry.

AXA XL Reinsurance CEO ‘bullish’ for 2024

The CEO said a shift towards a more balanced relationship between insurers and reinsurers, with a clearer division of labour, in terms of the renewal season.

Dai-Ichi Life and Resolution Re signs reinsurance agreement

This marks the first Japanese reinsurance transaction for Resolution Re.