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Peak Re's Iain Reynolds on Hong Kong cat bond, plus BMS's Korea and Japan exit, APAC energy transition and India-Pakistan war
25:55|InsuranceAsia News editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey is joined in the newsroom by deputy editor Andrew Mullen, special projects editor Kristina Shperlik and journalist Joana Nguyen to discuss the stories shaping the region’s (re)insurance markets. This episode features a special interview with Iain Reynolds, head of third party capital at Peak Re, focusing on the latest Hong Kong cat bond and Asia ILS market. Topics include BMS shutting down their M&A insurance operations in Japan and South Korea, the growing demand for product recall cover in APAC, and look back into earthquakes as well as a sneak peek at the stories the team is currently working on. Want to know more about the stories we discussed? Peak Re’s US$50m cat bond bring ‘fresh capacity’, covers peak Asia scenarios Exclusive: BMS to shut down South Korea, Japan offices Hurricanes, quakes could drive peak year insured losses to US$300bn: Swiss Re Institute Insuring APAC’s energy transition: from grand ambitions to lingering challenges If you are not a subscriber, take our free trial: https://insuranceasianews.com/register/free-trial/ Follow us on LinkedIn and subscribe to our newsletters.The key resource for accurate, insightful and reliable coverage of Asia’s insurance and reinsurance market.
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Talking parametric solutions with Descartes’ Ben Qin, plus Swiss Re CorSo’s Hong Kong exit, product recall insurance and regional nat cat update
31:35|InsuranceAsia News editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey is joined in the newsroom by deputy editor Andrew Mullen and journalist Joana Nguyen to discuss the stories shaping the region’s (re)insurance markets. This episode features a special interview with Ben Qin, head of North Asia and Australia at Descartes Underwriting, focusing on parametrics. Topics include Swiss Re CorSo’s surprise plan to close its Hong Kong office and surrender its license, the growing demand for product recall insurance amid supply chain disruptions, a roundup of nat cats in the region, and a sneak peek at the stories the team is currently working on.Want to know more about the stories we discussed?Exclusive: Swiss Re Corporate Solutions to shut Hong Kong office, surrender licence‘Unsurprising trend’ as product recall market goes from strength to strength amid global supply chain complexityAsia port accumulation risks resurface as Trump’s trade war continuesSteve Hutchinson to join Willis as P&C head for Hong Kong, Macau after 4-month Howden stintIf you are not a subscriber, take our free trial: https://insuranceasianews.com/register/free-trial/Follow us on LinkedIn and subscribe to our newsletters.
Aon's Oliver Miloschewsky on Trump tariffs & Asia, plus April renewals, Asean losses, AI risks
28:04|InsuranceAsia News editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey is joined in the newsroom by journalists Kristina Shperlik and Andrew Mullen to discuss the stories making the news across the Asia-Pacific region. Hear updates on the April 1 renewals, the aftermath of the Petronas pipeline explosion in Malaysia and damage in Thailand from the Myanmar earthquake; collaterals in India, regulatory changes in Australia, "silent AI" risks and the big news: how Donald Trump's tariffs and threats of port fees are causing uncertainty, with firms seeking trade credit insurance. We also feature an interview with Oliver Miloschewsky, Aon's regional director and head of shipping for Asia.Want to know more about the stories we discussed?Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs set to see firms turn to trade credit insurance: AonBuyers make hay at 1.4 as reinsurers seek growth armed with record-high capitalPetronas faces potential US$5m hit from Malaysia pipeline explosionThai insurers set to halt free coverage in wake of devastating earthquakeAnd don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn.
New podcast: Between the Lines from InsuranceAsia News
01:15|Published from Hong Kong, Between the Lines comes to you from the newsroom of InsuranceAsia News, with cutting-edge commentary, insightful features, and in-depth interviews tailored for Asia’s (re)insurance market. Each episode provides listeners with a comprehensive overview of the Asia Pacific (re)insurance industry, offering exclusive intelligence and expert analysis on the most crucial stories reshaping the sector. Join us as we explore the evolving industry and provide the insights necessary for informed decision-making. Tune in for expert reports on insurers, reinsurers, brokers, regulators, consultants, and corporates, and gain a deeper understanding of the dynamic Asia Pacific (re)insurance landscape. https://insuranceasianews.com/