APRA’s culture surveys plan marks regional shift to focus on governance
February 1 2024 by Marcus Alcock-
Demand for marine war cover ‘on the radar’ despite pricing pressure
- January 13
China’s war games and Donald Trump’s recent move in Venezuela and comments on Greenland suggest an uptick in enquiries for specialty insurance will persist in Asia in 2026.
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‘A global problem’: Nicolas Maduro capture creates new dynamic for Asian geopolitical risks
- January 12
Insurers have little real exposure to Venezuelan risks following the actions by the US, but it is not the case in other regions of the world, with Southeast Asia now a particular focus.
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Indonesia eager for ‘continuous cooperation’ with London to open the door for Islamic insurance growth
- January 8
Delegation from Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance and its financial regulator, the Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK), was in London last month for a meeting headed by International Underwriting Association CEO Chris Jones and Islamic insurance experts.
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‘Exporter of capital’ Japan here to stay, set to ignite APAC M&A in 2026
- January 6
Japanese dry powder, FDI liberalisation and tougher capital requirements will be the key drivers of APAC insurance M&A in 2026, according to dealmakers.
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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.
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Beazley | What does cyber protection look like from day 1 to day 600 and beyond?
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern, but a governance issue that belongs on the boardroom agenda.
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Sedgwick | Preparing for the next storm
Insurance industry needs to recalibrate, invest in innovation and strengthen systems, talent and data practices.
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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