Asia warming faster than global average, hit by 79 weather-related disasters in 2023: WMO
April 23 2024 by Kristina Shperlik
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China’s new reality: rising nat cat risk, manufacturing concentration challenges insurance market
- August 7
Marc Burban, founder and CEO of Asian Risks Management Services, tells InsuranceAsia News’ Between the Lines podcast that rising nat cat frequency and industrial clustering are forcing China's insurers to underwrite smarter.
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‘Beginning of a new era’ as Swiss Re CorSo pens Indian partnership with Bajaj General Insurance
- August 6
Zurich-headquartered insurer also announces partnership with GNP Seguros in Mexico.
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Markel hires first dedicated claims adjuster in Hong Kong
- August 6
Senior claims adjuster Audrey Pang reports to Bo Yu, head of Asia claims.
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India’s EarthRe bags licence, becomes first incorporated Gift City reinsurer
- August 6
Subsidiary of parametric insurtech InRisk Labz is a 'technology-first non-life reinsurer' focusing on nat cat, climate, property, crop, and specialty risks.
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Beazley | Clean marine: How aqua-innovators can ride the energy wave
Insurance is critical to clean marine progress, but new fuels bring risks traditional policies do not fully cover, presenting market players an opportunity to build new models.
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PartnerRe | Dementia the protection gap insurers can no longer ignore
Unlike acute illnesses, dementia creates a long tail of financial need and its impact extends well beyond patients.
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Sedgwick | Investing in people is shaping the future of loss adjusting in Asia
Sedgwick Asia says it is ready to meet the evolving challenges of Asia’s dynamic insurance markets.
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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.
