30 dead in Beijing after days of torrential rain, 80,000 residents relocated
July 29 2025 by Andrew Mullen
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ADB issues US$160m inaugural sovereign cat bonds for Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan
- May 3
The two US$80m bonds with parametric triggers listed on the Singapore exchange will offer protection against earthquakes and flooding.
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Japan insurers’ major nat cat claims hit US$464m in FY25, Kyushu floods drive 91% of losses: GIAJ
- April 29
Torrential rains that struck Kyushu in August cost carriers US$424m in claims, according to data from General Insurance Association of Japan.
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‘Catastrophic failure’ risk looms amid warning Shanghai floods could expand 80% by 2100
- April 29
Study shows China's international financial hub requires layered defences, but also that the risk of a 'catastrophic failure' is real.
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ICA calls on Australian government to establish US$21.6bn flood defence fund
- April 27
The ICA has made four recommendations to safeguard those vulnerable to extreme flood risk in its submission to an Australian federal inquiry into local government funding.
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PartnerRe | Understanding ageing in APAC: why perception, planning and protection don’t always align
Ageing is shaping finances, family dynamics and insurance needs of the caregiving ecosystem, but current product propositions and underwriting frameworks are not keeping pace with protection needs, finds PartnerRe survey.
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BHSI | D&O in Asia in 2026: navigating geopolitics, insolvencies, and digital crackdowns without breaking the bank
A soft market presents organisations with opportunities to strengthen resilience, although the abundance of capacity is unlikely to persist.
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QBE | Elevating customer experience, humanising claims: QBE Asia’s ‘Solutions in a Box’
Vastly improving turnaround times and personalising service delivery, QBE Asia’s award-winning, end-to-end bundled claims solutions is a game-changer for the insurance industry.
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Beazley | What does cyber protection look like from day 1 to day 600 and beyond?
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern, but a governance issue that belongs on the boardroom agenda.
