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Economic slowdown challenges insurance underwriting; emerging markets show promise
Economic slowdown challenges insurance underwriting; emerging markets show promise
Swiss Re Institute analyst underscored that real premium growth in emerging markets, including China, outpaces the more advanced economies.
Excess of loss pricing in APAC reverts to pre-2023 levels amid market stabilisation
The renewal season reflects significant changes in market conditions compared to the previous year.
Reinsurance capital rebounds, 2024 could register a tepid $561b
AM Best's projected 12.2% growth in traditional reinsurance capital for 2023 may be sufficient, given potential variations based on capital deployment decisions.
Disinformation and misinformation are top risks in 2024 – WEF
Two-thirds of experts anticipate a multipolar or fragmented order in the next 10 years.
Everest taps new lead for Global head of A&H
Glen Browne led various roles in the region.
Alfred Sham becomes interim CEO of Howden, new appointments in financial lines and M&A
Charles Yim and Hui Ling Wong joined as Associate Director, Financial Lines and Regional Director, M&A, respectively.
Reinsurance industry’s alternative capital sees best performance in 20 years
The strong performance of collateral returns contributed to one of the best years in the market's history.
January renewals ‘smooth’, demand for property coverage increases: Aon
Despite challenges in regions with significant losses in 2023, pricing pressure on upper layers varied by region.
Reinsurance likely to face ‘cyclical and structural change’ in 2024: Howden
In other aspects, supply has met the demand for insurance products – a shift from recent market volatility.
Swiss Re upbeat about growth of insurance sector
As a cautionary note, an economist said fixed annuities face potential decline as higher Interest rates shift consumer preferences.
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Zurich unveils new CFO, Quinn to step down
Claudia Cordioli will succeed George Quinn, the current Group CFO, who has chosen to step down after a decade of service.
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Chubb selects new consumer lines lead for int’l general business
Federico Spagnoli will be responsible for Chubb's consumer lines across 51 countries and territories.
Sun Life welcomes new president for Asia segment
A search is underway to find Manjit Singh’s successor as Chief Financial Officer.
Asian insurtech investments to recoil in 2024 – Clyde & Co.
Insurtechs offering genuinely innovative and unique solutions are likely to attract interest from capital providers.