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- December 11 2025
Descartes shakes things up with Japan earthquake launch, treaty parametric push to drive APAC growth
As traditional cat reinsurance tightens and retentions harden, Descartes is betting big on parametric covers, fresh capacity, and Japan as a launchpad for change, APAC head Ben Qin tells InsuranceAsia News.
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- July 31 2025
Descartes elevates Ben Qin as APAC head
Parametric specialist MGA also promotes WeeBeng Seow as acting head of Southeast Asia.
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- July 14 2025
HDI Global, Descartes collaborate to offer parametric earthquake cover in Japan
Claims will be triggered based on thresholds measured by Japan Meteorological Agency’s shindo seismic intensity.
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- April 25 2025
Parametric insurance ‘plugs the gap’ as nat cat losses strain traditional coverage: Descartes’ Ben Qin
Head of North Asia and Australia tells InsuranceAsia News’ Between The Lines podcast that parametric insurance's speed and payout certainty offers a critical advantage over traditional claims.
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- February 4 2025
Generali, Descartes partner to launch parametric ILS fund
Twelve Capital-managed fund will invest in a portfolio that includes cat bonds and securitised natural-perils parametric insurance policies.
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- November 28 2023
Parametrics primed for APAC’s insurance mainstream: Descartes
As the search for nat cat capacity grows in the region, the MGA is looking at 'solid double-digit' premium growth this year on more demand from Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific islands and the Philippines.
