China’s fast-growing agriculture market
October 16 2019 by Yvonne Lau-
Allianz Commercial appoints Tom Gilmore as head of farm underwriting in Australia
- August 21
Sydney-based Gilmore, who has been with Allianz for six years, takes charge as a review and simplification of the insurer’s agri product is underway.
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Gallagher acquires Australian agri specialist broker Mack Insurance
- August 6
Lizzie Carver-led business will integrate with Gallagher, working from offices in Wagga Wagga and Narrandera in New South Wales.
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‘Exposed and vulnerable’: Australia’s wine industry in need of innovative solutions to cork protection gap
- June 4
Parametric insurance is emerging as a viable alternative to traditional covers, addressing critical gaps for both large vineyards and single-vintage producers, according to underwriters and industry bodies.
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Not enough, wrong time, or too much: extreme weather forces shift in agri policies to protect APAC’s vulnerable crops
- June 2
As yields become increasingly variable, demand for mixed solutions that offer broader business interruptions and livelihood protection for farmers, including with governmental support, is rising.
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Peak Re | From climate modelling to market opportunity: forging a new clarity on Southeast Asia’s climate risk
With the insurance industry facing an inflection point, the new imperative is seen as becoming active creators of risk intelligence.
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BHSI WICare+ | Accelerating Payments, Empowering Recovery
Launched in cooperation with Steadfast’s Singapore network, WICare+ fills the gaps found in traditional coverage and keeps businesses and their workforce secure by covering up to SG$350,000 in medical expenses per claim.
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BHSI | Managing non-Asian exposure in long-tail lines
While US-exposed business can look attractive to Asian carriers, managing the volatility around the long-term results and the ability to model those losses are crucial, say BHSI’s Marc Breuil and Marcus Portbury.
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Allianz General | Allianz General combines innovative protection solutions while powering social good to lead Malaysian market
The insurer proactively addresses emerging risks and evolving customer protection needs while giving back to the community.