Lloyd’s, QBE, Axa, Scor, Allianz and Sompo exit Net-Zero Insurance Alliance
May 29 2023 by Andrew Tjaardstra
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CelsiusPro launches parametric climate risk insurance for Indian women workers
- May 7
The index-based product offered in partnership with Howden Insurance Brokers and Go Digit, provides financial protection against extreme heatwaves for women working in India's informal sectors.
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Local expertise and investors key to Hong Kong’s cat bond hub ambitions
- May 6
Rising climate risks in the greater China region highlight Hong Kong's potential as an ILS hub, but an informed pool of investors and professional services ecosystems are important to grow the market further.
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Australian cyclone pool’s aggregate building exposure exceeds US$1trn
- May 6
Approximately 95% of the market in terms of premium has joined the ARPC as of December 31 with a total quarterly premium of US$156m.
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El Niño-aggravated extreme heat threatens Vietnam: national weather agency
- May 6
The temperature in two towns reached 44 degrees Celsius last week and May weather is expected to be 1.5 to 2.5 degrees higher than in previous years, says National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
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WTW | Building resilience against emerging risks in Asian realty sector
WTW’s Ben MacCarthy, head of real estate, hospitality & leisure, Asia, and Jennifer Tiang, cyber leader, Asia, discuss the real estate industry’s sectoral risk landscape and the emerging role of proptech.
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FM Global | Resilience: No longer a choice
As climate disclosure becomes mandatory and new risks emerge from natural hazards, understanding the tools that are available to build resilience is more important than ever.
