Activists target Asian insurers lagging on climate action
February 26 2024 by Kristina Shperlik
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Seadrif, PCIRC among risk pools to receive US$5.3m joint grant for climate and disaster risk financing and insurance
- April 17
Global Shield Solutions Platform will provide funding to allow four risk pools globally to establish a learning network, create a global facility for risk data and analytics, and initiate an employee exchange programme.
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Exclusive: Axa XL Asia set for leadership change as Gilles Fromageot joins international markets team
- January 22
Fromageot will head Morocco and the CIMA region for the insurer and will be based in Morocco, InsuranceAsia News (IAN) understands.
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South Africa’s Santam to expand into Asia: report
- August 30
The move follows the success of the general carrier's parent Sanlam in India, where it has been in partnership with Shriram Capital Group since 2005 and is recording about 17% of profit.
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APAC and Africa account for 33% of US$120bn global nat cat losses: Munich Re
- July 31
The costliest natural disaster in the first half of the year is the Noto earthquake in Japan that amounted to an estimated US$10bn in losses.
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Peak Re | From climate modelling to market opportunity: Forging a new clarity on Southeast Asia’s climate risk
Southeast Asia's protection gap: a crisis of clarity, not just capital
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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.
