The global credit risk outlook is broadly unchanged since the last quarter with major uncertainties related to US tariffs and trade policy, the sustainability of benign market and funding conditions, geopolitical risks, and fiscal/economic policy volatility remaining, according to the latest report by Fitch Ratings.
Cancer remains a major driver of life and health insurance claims, but recent research has revealed risk patterns with significant implications for the industry.
Aon has appointed Mr George Attard Global Head of Analytics for Reinsurance. He retains his role as Chief Strategy Officer for Reinsurance Solutions.
Aviation insurance has emerged as a critical pressure point as a consequence of the Middle East conflict. To minimise risk, Singapore-based aviation insurers and reinsurers would need to carefully manage exposure to hull war, passenger liability and third-party risks, according to Mr Tristan Thompson, Aviation Partner at Kennedys, a global litigation and dispute resolution firm.
As the cyber market continues to expand-the market has doubled in global gross written premiums from $8bn in 2020 to $16bn today-insurers are increasingly seeking efficient ways to protect against extreme cyber tail events, according to a new white paper by Gallagher Re.
The granting of war cover for the Persian Gulf and Red Sea is and will remain available under specific agreement on a single voyage basis as long as navigation is authorised by governments and flag states, said the International Union of Marine Insurers (IUMI) in an official statement released yesterday.
Paris-headquartered global reinsurer SCOR has reported a net income of EUR851m ($990m) for the financial year ended 31 December 2025, according to financial statements released yesterday by the company.
After four decades of rapid economic development, urbanisation, and lifestyle change, Asia Pacific is now witnessing an unprecedented increase in metabolic ill health among its youngest generations.
Specialist strategic advisory firm in the (re)insurance sector, Huntington Advisory, has appointed Mr Alexander Ankel as Senior Advisor. His appointment accelerates the firm's European expansion strategy, establishing a direct senior presence in German-speaking Europe.