Emerging Markets
China Reportedly May Delay Full Launch of New Cyber Security Rules
China may delay full implementation of controversial new cyber security rules, giving companies more time to prepare, two people who attended a meeting on Friday between the country's internet ...
Demand for Cyber Insurance Soars as Hacker Crime Fears Grow
For companies and organizations, an attack by hackers can inflict financial losses, corporate embarrassment and legal action. For insurers jumping into the brave new world of cyber crime insurance, ...
More China Insurance Regulators Reportedly Under Scrutiny
Chinese investigators have questioned at least two more officials at the nation's insurance watchdog after starting a probe into the agency's former top official Xiang Junbo, according to a person ...
Rising Global Protectionism Threatens Economic Growth: Atlantic Council/Zurich Insurance
A new report from the Atlantic Council and Zurich Insurance Group examines best-, worst- and base-case scenarios for global protectionism and other geopolitical trends and the potential impact for ...
AXIS Begins Actuarial Scholarship With China’s Renmin University
AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd. has partnered with Renmin University in China to launch a scholarship there for actuarial students. The AXIS Re Actuarial Scholarship will provide financial assistance to ...
Global Insurance Industry Set for Solid Growth in 2017 and 2018: Munich Re Forecast
The global insurance industry is set to grow more strongly an average 4.5 percent annually during 2017 and 2018, according to Munich Re. The number is 3 percent when adjusted for inflation. While ...
Swiss Re Set to Launch Singapore Sub in ’18 Strengthening Asia Commitment
Swiss Re plans to launch in 2018 a subsidiary in Singapore, which will become the company's regional headquarters for its reinsurance operations in Asia. The company, Swiss Re Asia, will be wholly ...
2017 Atlantic Hurricane Prediction: A Slightly Below-Average Season
Colorado State University hurricane researchers are predicting a slightly below-average Atlantic hurricane season in 2017, citing the potential development of El Niño as well as recent anomalous ...