Thailand expects US$1.5bn insured losses from March earthquake: report
July 4 2025 by Joana Nguyen-
Philippines quake claims expected to escalate, testing local claims management, loss adjusters say
- June 15
Region is still assessing widespread destruction after the 7.8 quake struck south of General Santos City last week, with loss adjusters warning that early loss estimates will climb as structural defects, foundation movement, hidden damage, and BI exposures emerge.
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Philippines quake to weigh on reinsurers despite insured losses capped by low penetration: AM Best
- June 10
While overall insured losses remain limited, multi-line losses from the 7.8-magnitude earthquake will impact reinsurers, reflecting the market’s reliance on global capacity.
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Strong 7.8 quake off southern Philippine causes widespread damage, fatalities
- June 8
Death toll from the strongest earthquake in over a decade in the Philippines has risen to 14 and approximately 10,000 families have been affected
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Tokio Marine open to more ILS deals ‘if there’s any room’, as Kizuna Re highlights strong earthquake demand
- May 14
Latest outing raised US$100m in Singapore, with assistant manager for global reinsurance, Ken Oka, telling InsuranceAsia News that the insurer has studied issuing catastrophe bonds in Hong Kong.
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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.
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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.