CONTENTS

COVER STORY

Dichotomy in Asian markets: reinsurance rates harden but insurance remains flat

How the increase in reinsurance costs can be transferred to the direct market will make for an “interesting discussion”.

COVER STORY

Why the re/insurance industry failed to anticipate COVID-19’s P&C impact

The impact of COVID-19 pandemic looks set to be much more of a P&C shock than a life shock: SCOR’s Kessler.

INTERVIEW: PAUL SCHULTZ, AON SECURITIES

Growing interest in ILS in Asia after resilience through COVID-19

ILS has weathered the storm of COVID-19 very well and looks set to benefit from hardening market conditions.

NEWS

MGA Nexus eyes new hires and lines of business in Asia

The ‘mammoth’ markets of China and India are evolving at a phenomenal pace.

SURVEY

COVID-19 and rates top of agenda for industry execs

A survey carried out by SIRC Today found that talent management is also key.

NEWS

More cat events in Asia illustrate need for reliable cat info: PERILS

There is demand for capacity in the region, but providers need good data.

NEWS

COVID-19 accelerates take-up of some specialist classes: Beazley

Rates in Asia are rising on specialist facultative classes but at a slower pace than elsewhere.

NEWS

Hard market will prompt cedants to revisit reinsurance spend: S&P

Hardening rates will highlight the importance of underwriting discipline.

NEWS

Optimism in Asia ‘palpable’ despite quartet of crises

Innovations and societal changes give re/insurers strong opportunities across the continent.