Munich Re, WTW’s sovereign debt ‘cat wrapper’ a model for SE Asia
December 22 2021 by Raymond Barrett
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Opinion: A bruising year lies ahead for APAC’s underwriters
- August 22
Flush with capacity and brokers in control, the market is likely staring at an extended period of softening.
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Opinion: No handouts, please!: How long should the taxpayer foot the bill for India’s partly bad, partly good insurance market?
- August 8
Reports suggest the government is once again considering a capital injection for its three state-owned domestic insurers are concerning.
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Opinion: After Russia earthquake scare, is Japan’s resurgent nuclear industry really prepared for the ‘Big One’?
- August 1
8.8-magnitude earthquake which struck off Russia's far eastern coast on Wednesday triggered tsunami warnings across Japan and the wider Pacific region.
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Opinion: How far must temperatures rise before APAC commercial market really walks away from climate risk?
- July 18
Region is right in the firing line when it comes to climate risk given the increasing scale and frequency of insured losses in recent years.
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BHSI WICare+ | Accelerating Payments, Empowering Recovery
Launched July 1, 2025, through a partnership with Steadfast, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance’s (BHSI) WICare+ policy not only meets the requirements of the Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA 2019) but also elevates protection for employers and employees. With enhanced benefits, extended medical leave cover, and value-added services, WICare+ fills the gaps found in traditional coverage […]
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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.
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Sedgwick | Asia’s Energy Transformation – Balancing Growth, Risk and Renewables
Energy market presents unique risks, especially in a region which includes China and Japan as well as developing nations like Vietnam and the Philippines.
