Asian Development Bank, UN collaborate to launch climate insurance solutions for Fijian small businesses
August 19 2025 by Joana Nguyen
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Descartes elevates Ben Qin as APAC head
- July 31
Parametric specialist MGA also promotes WeeBeng Seow as acting head of Southeast Asia.
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Seadrif, Gallagher Re pioneer multi-peril parametric sovereign disaster risk policy for Laos
- July 18
The two-year cover, first to use a government-reported impact-based trigger, expands the original flood-only placement to include typhoon, earthquake, and landslide.
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HDI Global, Descartes collaborate to offer parametric earthquake cover in Japan
- July 14
Claims will be triggered based on thresholds measured by Japan Meteorological Agency’s shindo seismic intensity.
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‘APAC players are very engaged in ILS’: Twelve Securis seeks to fill the gap as cat bonds peak interest
- June 23
Swiss asset manager is considering opening an office in Singapore or Hong Kong amid potential for cat bonds in the region, particularly from Chinese issuers and many Asian players looking to expand beyond traditional players like Japan.
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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.
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Beazley | Turbulent Waters: the maritime energy transition challenge
Businesses are facing a complex transition to non-carbon energy sources amid a push to achieve net-zero emissions for the marine sector by 2050.
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Aon | Navigating shifts in the global and Asia insurance markets
Neelay Patel, Aon head of growth for Asia, says the market in Asia is at an ‘interesting stage of the cycle’.
