Bangladesh insurers urged to partner with banks
April 26 2017 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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BHSI WICare+ | Accelerating Payments, Empowering Recovery
Launched July 1, 2025, through a partnership with Steadfast, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company’s (BHSI) WICare+ policy not only meets the requirements of the Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA 2019) but also elevates protection for employers and employees. With enhanced benefits, extended medical leave cover, and value-added services, WICare+ fills the gaps found in traditional […]
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BHSI | Managing non-Asian exposure in long-tail lines
While US-exposed business can look attractive to Asian carriers, managing the volatility around the long-term results and the ability to model those losses are crucial, say BHSI’s Marc Breuil and Marcus Portbury.
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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.
