APAC records nat cat insured losses at US$8bn in 2024, the lowest since 2012: Gallagher Re
January 22 2025 by Joana Nguyen- Asia Pacific
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Cyber insurance market nears ‘important crossroads’ as softening moderates: S&P
- July 16
Market is experiencing elevated claims activity which is severely straining the margins of underwriters at current rates, according to a report from the American financial intelligence and analytics company.
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PartnerRe appoints Ankur Gupta as India CEO
- July 16
Mumbai-based Gupta joins from Munich Re, having last held the position of head of client management for India since July 2019.
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Chinese insurers face US$1bn hit after back-to-back storms
- July 16
Insurance industry has already paid out US$427m after typhoons Maysak and Bavi struck 20 provinces.
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Allianz Commercial elevates Jenny Wilhelm to Singapore MD, Will Slade to regional distribution head
- July 16
In the newly created regional role, Wilhelm will be responsible for the insurer's strategic growth and performance across Singapore, Asean and Sri Lanka.
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PartnerRe | Dementia the protection gap insurers can no longer ignore
Unlike acute illnesses, dementia creates a long tail of financial need and its impact extends well beyond patients.
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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.
