El Niño-aggravated extreme heat threatens Vietnam: national weather agency
May 6 2024 by Kristina Shperlik
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New South Wales April storms insured claims at US$117m: ICA
- May 17
Three extreme cat events since Christmas have caused US$1bn in insured damages across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
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UN climate alliance’s second try takes consultative, multi-industry approach
- May 16
The newly formed Forum for Insurance Transformation comprises (re)insurers, brokers, law firms, regulators, scientists and climate experts to drive net-zero transformation.
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ICA says additional US$92m funding for Australia disaster resilience falls short of needs
- May 15
The (re)insurance industry body has welcomed the Australian government's additional disaster support funding outlined in the 2024-25 federal budget.
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New South Wales pushes insurance monitor bill to lower premiums for consumers
- May 13
The state government is seeking to ensure that the goals of emergency services levy reform, including lower premium and punishing price exploitation, are met through new rules and amendment.
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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.
