Hong Kong to see most claims since 2018 typhoon after record rainfall; Shenzhen also hit
September 11 2023 by Andrew Tjaardstra
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Red Sea crisis has created new breed of maritime risks: Howden’s Morley
- May 9
The broker's dedicated war cargo cover, the first for an active conflict zone, has seen significant response from Asian cargo owners and manufacturers, associate director Ellis Morley tells IAN.
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Asian insurers bracing for a soft market cycle as competition revs up
- May 8
Increasing capacity and a relatively benign cat loss environment are driving down primary market rates across business lines and markets in the region.
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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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Canterbury earthquake lawsuit going to appeals court may weigh on EQC reinsurance renewals
- May 3
With the class action over underpayment of claims headed to the Court of Appeals, more claimants could join the litigation at a time when the New Zealand Earthquake Commission is looking to secure higher limits at the June 1 renewals.
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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.
