Asia’s emerging risks drive interest in captives
June 9 2021 by Nick Ferguson
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VIG Re names Wilfrid Goh as chief representative for APAC
- June 15
Singapore-based Goh will lead the establishment of VIG Re’s presence in Singapore, effective from July 1, and will report to managing director Marc Haushofer.
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Asia’s protection gap remains stubbornly persistent as new exposures remain uninsured
- June 15
Swiss Re Institute identifies economic growth as the main driver of rising exposure, with the protection gap broadly tracking nominal GDP growth.
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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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Aon gives Harry Edwards new Asia growth leader role
- June 14
Singapore-based Edwards has been with Aon for more than six years.
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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.
