‘Climate risk is becoming structural’: El Nino amplifies APAC protection gap as insurers shift to climate-informed models
July 23 2026 by Roshan Nambiar- Analysis
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Trade credit insurance seen as vital shield as global cash collection cycle stalls at ‘high plateau’
- July 21
As the global cash conversion cycle lingers near decade-high levels, trade credit insurance is becoming an essential tool for businesses navigating supplier insolvency, supply chain disruptions, and new-market expansion.
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‘Super’ El Nino threatens to leave under-insured Asia behind the curve: Munich Re’s Hitesh Kotak
- July 20
Regional CEO tells InsuranceAsia News' Between the Lines podcast that Asia's 88% insurance gap is 'complacent', while he also discusses AI liability, data centre risks, and what is next after 1.7 renewals.
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APAC (re)insurers poised to seize AI chip opportunity – yet data gaps, cat risks, and a capacity squeeze loom
- July 17
Surging AI-driven semiconductor investment across Asia brings billion-dollar opportunities – and major underwriting headaches.
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Australia’s M&A rules becomes DNA of dealmaking as cross-border execution risk rises
- July 16
Mandatory merger control regime, which came into force in January, has not led to a slowdown in M&A volumes, but transaction liability specialists and advisers say regulatory approval is now being considered much earlier in the process.
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PartnerRe | Dementia the protection gap insurers can no longer ignore
Unlike acute illnesses, dementia creates a long tail of financial need and its impact extends well beyond patients.
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Sedgwick | Investing in people is shaping the future of loss adjusting in Asia
Sedgwick Asia says it is ready to meet the evolving challenges of Asia’s dynamic insurance markets.
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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.
