Asian Development Bank, UN collaborate to launch climate insurance solutions for Fijian small businesses
August 19 2025 by Joana Nguyen
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Seadrif, UN World Food Programme launch US$1.1m parametric disaster cover for Laos
- May 7
Impact-based disaster insurance policy, which is valid for 12 months from May 1, spans multiple hazards, including floods, tropical cyclones, earthquakes and landslides.
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ADB issues US$160m inaugural sovereign cat bonds for Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan
- May 3
Two Asian Development Bank (ADB) US$80m bonds with parametric triggers listed on the Singapore Exchange will offer protection against earthquakes and flooding.
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PCRIC makes voluntary US$550,000 payment to Fiji for Cyclone Vaianu recovery
- April 21
Cyclone brought heavy rain, flash flooding, and strong winds as it passed the western coast of Fiji earlier this month, although it did not meet the thresholds under the parametric insurance policy.
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PCRIC pioneers drought parametric cover for Nauru
- April 2
Policy provides financial protection for the Pacific island nation against drought for 12 months until March 2027.
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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.
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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.
