China adds US$69m to flood recovery fund as claims surpass 266,000
August 22 2023 by InsuranceAsia News
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Australia’s FY 2023 nat cat insured losses at US$850m: ICA
- May 2
Despite the year-end catastrophes, incurred claims in 2023 dropped 78% to AU$1.76bn, and claims recorded were 57% lower compared to 2022.
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New Zealand’s early-2023 weather events cost US$5.3-US$8.6bn, government inquiry finds
- April 25
Cyclone Gabrielle was a moderate-scale event when compared to what New Zealand could experience, warns the National Emergency Management Agency.
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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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China’s ‘once-in-a-century’ flood warning puts Guangdong on alert
- April 22
The past weekend of rainstorm that hit China coastal cities and Guangdong province has led to four deaths and economic loss of US$19.3 million, according to media reports.
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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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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.
