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- June 5 2024
Guy Carpenter | Private equity’s reshaping of the Asian life sector has further to run
PE-backed reinsurers provide access to asset classes and investment expertise that often don’t exist within the traditional carriers themselves.
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- June 3 2024
CCi | LEG3/06: A delay analyst’s perspective on defect exclusions
Tackling contentious issues by applying the learning from the industry’s collective experience is key to improving the claims experience, writes CCi’s Steven Horne.
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- May 31 2024
AXA XL | Energy transition in Asia: How AXA XL helps enable the region’s ambitious plans
Transitioning to low-carbon sources is about more than just substituting one type of energy for another, it requires restructuring the entire energy ecosystem and developing new ways to store energy from intermittent sources like solar and wind.
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- May 17 2024
Contentious losses: Evidence-led forensic investigations stand the test of time
Even minor cracks in evidence capture will become exposed when it comes to recovery and repudiation. Forensic investigations form part and parcel of many insurance claims in the Asia-Pac region. Whether a loss is complex, costly, or if there are expected to be questions down the line around causation and liability, insurers and their loss […]
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- April 30 2024
WTW | Building resilience against emerging risks in Asian realty sector
WTW’s Ben MacCarthy, head of real estate, hospitality & leisure, Asia, and Jennifer Tiang, cyber leader, Asia, discuss the real estate industry’s sectoral risk landscape and the emerging role of proptech.
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- April 23 2024
FM Global | Resilience: No longer a choice
As climate disclosure becomes mandatory and new risks emerge from natural hazards, understanding the tools that are available to build resilience is more important than ever.
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- January 10 2024
Fitch Ratings | APAC Insurance Sector Outlook
Fitch’s neutral outlook for major insurance markets in APAC – China, Japan, and Korea – reflects the expectations that the performance of these sectors will stay stable in 2024, despite the macro challenges.
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- January 2 2024
Zurich | Economic pressures, impacts of inflation and energy supply shortages top the risk list for APAC leaders
Businesses and insurers should work closely with governments to manage these risks as a priority while also turning their attention to building resilience against long-term challenges.
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- January 2 2024
Sedgwick | Insurance fraud: a global problem, an Asia perspective
Adapting global practices to regional realities and blending technological advances with human intervention are key to combating claims fraud.
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- December 12 2023
AXA XL | A journey of a thousand miles
In transporting high-value cargo around the world, the key is identifying, anticipating and minimising predictable threats.
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- November 17 2023
Capital Consulting International seeks to expand into new markets and double its APAC presence
The consultant is exploring potential acquisitions in Australia and New Zealand, and expanding its footprint in South-East Asia, Korea and Japan.
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- November 10 2023
Peak Re | From cybercrime to mental well-being: evolving needs of emerging Asia
Managing these daunting risks will require a multi-stakeholder approach to risk identification, financing and mitigation.
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- October 11 2023
Sedgwick | Transformation and other ‘T’s’: Four areas to focus on now to navigate change tomorrow
Leaders don’t have to fear change, taking steps to build trust, embrace transparency and encourage training helps teams respond better to challenges, writes Nicki Dunn, head of TPA and client services, Sedgwick in Asia.
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- September 29 2023
WTW | A new way forward: Cutting through Asia’s coal conundrum
With power demand soaring and coal placements declining, fossil fuel plants and insurers must work in tandem to accelerate decarbonisation and ensure the region’s resilience.
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- September 12 2023
Zurich | Designing result-driven embedded insurance propositions
Embedded insurance is more than just a tick in the box, it calls for a hands-on approach involving thoughtful consideration of customer value.
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- July 31 2023
WTW | Charting a path forward in South-East Asia’s solar revolution
The region’s solar market has grown markedly in recent years but unlocking its full potential for the green transition will require overcoming some lingering challenges.
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- July 7 2023
AXA XL | Let’s Talk: Generative AI and cyber risk
The race between hackers intent on infiltrating organisations’ IT systems and cybersecurity professionals intent on keeping them out is set to escalate with the use of generative AI tools.
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- July 1 2023
WTW | Enhancing companies’ ability to respond to increasing security risks and crises
Business leaders in APAC should rethink risk management strategies to help businesses protect their reputation, reduce liabilities and improve employee retention.
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- June 2 2023
Zurich | Aligning your climate resilience strategy with evolving disclosure requirements
Climate reporting as a mere checkbox exercise may not yield meaningful information if companies fail to manage their risks.
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- May 23 2023
Why are take-up rates for environmental impairment liability insurance low in Asia?
Lack of awareness regarding coverage gaps in general liability and property policies and a limited ESG focus haven't helped.
