Bangladesh insurers seek withdrawal of insurance policy tax
May 5 2015 by InsuranceAsia News- 
													East, South-East Asia record 72 piracy incidents in 2024, with 43 in Singapore Strait- January 21
 11 large vessels targeted in the strait were over 100,000 deadweight tonnage, according to a report from the International Maritime Bureau. 
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													Blue Marble plans Asia expansion to bring insurance to the underserved- August 30
 Through public-private partnerships, developing prototypes on the ground and using AI as a way to enhance pricing and modelling, the parametric insurtech is expanding its programs in the region which its CEO Jaime de Pinies describes as a "patience game". 
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													Cyclone Remal floods villages, cuts power, shuts airports in Bangladesh, India- May 29
 The cyclone has affected 3.7 million people along the coast and killing at least 16 people as of May 28. 
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													Asia warming faster than global average, hit by 79 weather-related disasters in 2023: WMO- April 23
 Floods and storms are causing the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses, whilst the impact of heatwaves became more severe, according to a report from the UN climate agency. 
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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 stormInsurance 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 riskSoutheast Asia's protection gap: a crisis of clarity, not just capital 
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										        																			BHSI WICare+ | Accelerating Payments, Empowering RecoveryLaunched in cooperation with Steadfast’s Singapore network, WICare+ fills the gaps found in traditional coverage and keeps businesses and their workforce secure by covering up to SG$350,000 in medical expenses per claim. 
