Beazley: Reaping the rewards of investing in Asia
Beazley is anticipating a 40 percent uplift in gross written premiums in the Asian region. The firm’s Lucien Mounier told Intelligent Insurer what the company is doing right in a region that offers so much opportunity.
COVID-19 created opportunities in cyber and life for re/insurers in Asia
There are many opportunities for re/insurers in Asia, some of which have resulted directly from the pandemic, Jessica Pratiwi of Fitch Ratings told SIRC Today.
Why, and how, Markel is looking to recruit across Asia
Markel sees many opportunities and room for growth across Asia. Christian Stobbs spoke to Intelligent Insurer about what they were and how the company plans to pursue them.
Willis Re looks realistically at the Asian protection gap
Despite the region’s diversity, some common problems are apparent across the entirety of the Asian insurance sector. Mark Morley of Willis Re explains how some of them should be tackled.
New solutions to old problems: RMS spies Asia growth
High nat cat activity and increasing sophistication from insurers make Asia a key market for RMS. According to its regional head, its solutions could help insurers tackle some new and long-standing challenges facing the market.
Success in digitisation favours the brave: SIRC panel
Insurers able and willing to embrace technologies such as AI may have gained an edge in the pandemic, but such a strategy is not without risks, a panel of experts from Munich Re, IAG, CXA Group, Ergo and the Thai regulatory authority told SIRC delegates.
Insurance market can grow above trend through 2023: Swiss Re
Inflation remains the top risk, but market growth should neutralize the threat
Prem Watsa’s Fairfax to sell Odyssey Group stake worth $900m
The re/insurance conglomerate has entered into an agreement to sell 10% stake in its subsidiary.
AmericanAg unveils next CEO with Katz set to exit after 30 years
Katz rose through various leadership roles at AmericanAg before assuming the top position in 2009.
Insurtech wefox taps top talent from Allianz for IT leadership role
The company believes his appointment will make the business “ten times more productive”.
