Kumamoto earthquake losses could top US$2.2bn, Verisk estimates
August 3 2026 by Mithun Varkey
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South Korea’s nat cat claims under public insurance schemes top US$1bn in 2025: Korean Re
- October 5
Claims paid under storm and earthquake insurance, crop disaster insurance, and livestock disaster insurance rose by 16.5% year on year.
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Claims: Same asset, different market: why regulatory fragmentation changes how insurance responds in Asia
- October 5
Asia’s insurance market comprises many countries, each operating under its own rules, practices and market norms. These differences influence not only how insurance is placed, but also how it performs when tested by a loss. Commentary on Asia’s compelling growth story can sometimes overlook the complexity and distinctiveness of the individual markets that make up […]
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Economic losses from Thailand floods could reach up to US$1bn: Aon
- October 2
While initial insured loss estimates are still unavailable, they are expected to be significantly lower, according to Aon's nat cat report .
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Thailand floods, Typhoon Dujuan test Asia’s flood cover and business interruption exposure
- October 1
Loss adjusters tell InsuranceAsia News that extreme rainfall is emerging as a major loss driver across Asia, driving motor, property and business interruption claims.
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Sedgwick | Captives in Asia: From Niche Solution to Strategic Risk Platform
Captive insurance has evolved from niche tool to strategic risk infrastructure in Asia, with connected claims data seen as key to unlocking its full value.
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BlackRock | Rethink the rules: how TAA and ETFs are reshaping portfolio construction
BlackRock's Daniel Caderas and MSCI's Raman Aylur Subramanian explain why tactical asset allocation (TAA) and exchange-traded funds (ETF) have become essential as global markets fragment and static allocations lose their reliability.
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BlackRock | Infrastructure comes of age for insurers
Are insurers capturing full value from the asset class? BlackRock shares its perspective.
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PartnerRe | The missing life stage: why caregiving is reshaping the future of protection in APAC
To stay relevant, insurers should engage caregivers earlier with solutions that combine protection, navigation support, and preventative planning.
